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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of allylamine?

Options:

Prop-2-en-1-amine

Aniline

2-methylaniline

Propan-2-amine

Correct Answer:

Prop-2-en-1-amine

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Prop-2-en-1-amine

Allylamine has the structure CH₂=CH–CH₂–NH₂.

  • The parent chain has 3 carbon atoms → prop-
  • A double bond at carbon 2 → prop-2-ene
  • An amine group at carbon 1 → 1-amine

Hence, the IUPAC name is prop-2-en-1-amine.

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