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Assertion: The IUPAC name for the compound, `NC CH_(2)CH_(2)COOH` is 3-cyano propanoic acid,
Reason : `-COOH` is considered as substituent group while `-CN` is considered as the principal functional group.

A

If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

If both (A) and (R ) are correct, but (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

If (A) is correct, but (R ) is incorrect

D

If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect

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The correct Answer is:
C
`-COOH` is the principal functional group while `-CN` is the substituent group.
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