Practice question
Question
What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH₃CH₂NH₂?
Explanation
The compound has a two-carbon chain with an amino group on the first carbon. In IUPAC nomenclature, primary amines are named as alkanamines by replacing the 'e' of the alkane with 'amine'. Thus, CH₃CH₂NH₂ is ethanamine.