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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct name for the amide CH₃CH₂CONHCH₃?
Options
A N-Methylpropanamide
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B Methylpropanamide
C N-Methylethanamide
D Propanamide
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The parent acid is propanoic acid; the amide N has a methyl substituent, so N-methylpropanamide.

Hint

N- for substitution on nitrogen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 385 of 1999
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