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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2CH2NH2?
Options
A Propylamine
B 1-Propanamine
Correct Answer
C Aminopropane
D Propan-1-amine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In IUPAC naming, drop the final '-e' of the parent alkane (propane) and replace with '-amine'; number to locate the amino group, giving 1-propanamine.

Hint

Number the chain to give the amino group the lowest number.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 230 of 1999
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