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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question

Question

What is the IUPAC name for CH₃CONH₂?
Options
A Acetamide
B Ethanamide
Correct Answer
C Methyl amide
D Acetic amide
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethanamide is the IUPAC name for CH₃CONH₂ (common name: acetamide). Suffix '-amide' for amides.

Hint

Two-carbon primary amide.

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