What is the name of the compound with the formula CH3CH2CH2NH2?
- Mayya Alocci
- Jul 31, 2023
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June 2017 NY Regents Chemistry Exam
25 What is the name of the compound with the formula CH3CH2CH2NH2? (1) 1-propanol (2) 1-propanamine
(3) propanal
(4) propanamide
Solution: We can look at Table R on the Reference Table. The functional group here is NH2, which is an amine. Example of the name is given on the right. There are 3 carbons. Prefix for 3 is "prop" according to Table P. NH2 is on the first carbon, making the name 1-propanamine
Answer: 2
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