Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the common name of the given compound 

Options:

Ethylenediamine

Aminoethylamine

1,2-Diaminoethane

Ethyldiamine

Correct Answer:

Ethylenediamine

Explanation:

In this compound, more than one amino group is present at different positions in the parent chain. Both the amino groups are given equal importance and none of them is considered a substituent on the other. The prefix di- is used before amine, and since it is a disubstituted ethane, it is referred to as ethylene.