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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of the given compound? 

Options:

N,N,N-Trimethylamine

Trimethylamine

N,N-Dimethylmethanamine

N-Methylethanamine

Correct Answer:

N,N-Dimethylmethanamine

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 3. N,N-Dimethylmethanamine

The compound is a tertiary amine with three methyl substituents. One of the methyl groups is considered as the parent chain with the N atom and the other two acts as substituents. These are represented by N, N- as they are the same groups and are directly attached to the nitrogen atom.