Asked in Premeth Test 15 — Organic Chemistry Concepts and Hydrocarbons (17 March 2025) 2025Moderate

IUPAC name of C6H5 - CH2 - CH2 - NH2 is:

Correct answer: A. 2-phenyl ethanamine

  • A. 2-phenyl ethanamine
  • B. 2-phenyl ethanamide
  • C. 2-phenyl ethenamine
  • D. 3-phenyl ethanamine

Explanation

The compound C6H5−CH2−CH2−NH2 is an amine. The parent hydrocarbon is ethane. The substituent (phenyl group) is present at a second carbon atom.Hence, the IUPAC name is 2-phenylethanamine.

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