What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?
A) N-methylaniline
B) 2-methylaniline
C) 1-methylaniline
D) 1-methyl-2-aniline

Question

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A) N-methylaniline 
B) 2-methylaniline 
C) 1-methylaniline 
D) 1-methyl-2-aniline

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a methyl group attached to the second carbon of the benzene ring, making it 2-methylaniline. Option A is incorrect because the methyl group is attached to the carbon next to the nitrogen atom and not on the nitrogen itself. Option C is incorrect because it implies that the methyl group is attached to the first carbon of the benzene ring, which is not the case. Option D is incorrect because it incorrectly names the second aromatic ring as aniline, which is the common name for benzene-1-amine.

What Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Following Compound