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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the common name of the simplest aromatic amine?

Options:

Aniline

Aminobenzene

Benzylamine

Benzenamine

Correct Answer:

Aniline

Explanation:

The simplest amine is C6H5NH2 and is known as aniline. This name is also accepted as the IUPAC name. Its actual IUPAC name is benzenamine, or it may also be written as aminobenzene.