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

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Propanoic acid gives the parent name propanamide; the methyl on nitrogen is indicated by N-methyl.

Hint

Secondary amide from primary amine.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 782 of 1999
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