What is the IUPAC name of CH3NH2?

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name of CH3NH2?
  1. Methylamine
  2. Ethylamine
  3. Propylamine
  4. Dimethylamine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name of CH3NH2?
  • Step 1: Identify the structure of CH3NH2. It consists of a methyl group (CH3) attached to an amine group (NH2).
  • Step 2: Recognize that the presence of the amine group (NH2) indicates that this compound is an amine.
  • Step 3: Determine the longest carbon chain. In this case, there is one carbon atom from the methyl group.
  • Step 4: Combine the name of the carbon chain (methyl) with the functional group (amine) to form the name.
  • Step 5: The IUPAC name is therefore methylamine.
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