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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

Which of the following is the IUPAC name of the compound in which one hydrogen of ammonia is replaced by an ethyl group?

Options:

Ethylamine

Aminoethane

Ethane amine

Ethanamine

Correct Answer:

Ethanamine

Explanation:

Ethylamine and aminoethane are the names of CH3CH2NH2 according to the common system and second system respectively. In the IUPAC system, the naming is done by replacing the ‘e’ of the alkane by amine.