What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?
A)ethyl phenyl amine
B)N-ethyl aniline
C)ethyl aniline
D)2-ethyl aniline

Question

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A)ethyl phenyl amine 
B)N-ethyl aniline 
C)ethyl aniline 
D)2-ethyl aniline

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a phenyl group and an ethyl group attached to a nitrogen atom. According to IUPAC nomenclature, the correct way to name this compound is to use "aniline" as the parent name and add the ethyl group as a substituent on the nitrogen atom. Therefore, the correct name is N-ethyl aniline. Choice A is incorrect because it uses "ethyl" as the parent name instead of "aniline". Choice C is incorrect because it does not indicate the location of the ethyl group on the nitrogen atom. Choice D is incorrect because it indicates the location of the ethyl group on the carbon atom attached to the nitrogen, which is not necessary according to IUPAC nomenclature.

What Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Following Compound