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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of Hexamethylenediamine?

Options:

Hexane-1,4-diamine

Hexane-1,5-diamine

Hexane-1,6-diamine

Hexane-1,3-diamine

Correct Answer:

Hexane-1,6-diamine

Explanation:

The formula is NH2-(CH2)6-NHwhich is the chain of 6 carbon atoms and two amino groups at the ends of the chain, i.e., first and sixth carbon. This type of substitution is named and hexamethylene.