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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
Benzeneamine
Benzylamine
None of the above
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.