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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of the given compound?

Options:

N-Ethylmethanamine

N-Methylethanamine

N-Ethyl-N-methylamine

N-Ethyl-N-methylmethanamine

Correct Answer:

N-Methylethanamine

Explanation:

This is a secondary amine with an ethyl and a methyl group. The smaller alkyl group (CH3) is considered as the substituent which is attached to the N atom. Hence, it is N-methyl and not N-ethyl.