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

Question

What is the IUPAC name for CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂?
Options
A Butylamine
B 1-Butanamine
Correct Answer
C Aminobutane
D Both A and B
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

1-Butanamine is the IUPAC name (common name: butylamine). The suffix '-amine' indicates the amino group.

Hint

Four-carbon primary amine.

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