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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of the given compound?

Options:

N-Ethyl-N-Butylethanamine

N,N-Diethylbutan-1-amine

N-Ethylpentan-2-amine

N-Ethylpentan-1-amine

Correct Answer:

N,N-Diethylbutan-1-amine

Explanation:

This is a tertiary amine with two identical alkyl substituents (ethyl group) and one butyl group which acts as the major chain. The prefix N,N-Di is used for the ethyl groups and this collective group is attached at the first carbon of the butyl group.