Question

$C{H}_3-\underset{C{H}_3}{\underset{|}{C}H}-\stackrel{Ph}{\stackrel{|}{C}H}-N{H}_2$

The IUPAC name of the compound is :

• A. 1-Amino-1-phenyl-2-methyl propane
• B. 2-Methyl-1-phenyl propan-1-amine
• C. 2-Methyl-1-amino-1-phenyl propane
• D. 1-Isopropyl-1-phenyl methyl amine

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2-Methyl-1-phenyl propan-1-amine

The IUPAC name of the compound is 2-Methyl-1-phenyl propan-1-amine.

The parent compound is a primary amine with 3 carbon atoms.

It is named as propan-1-amine.

A methyl group is present as a substituent on the second carbon atom and a phenyl group is present as a substituent on the first carbon atom.