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Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae.

CH3 – CH2 – NH2

Ethanamine

Explanation: (i) The parent chain consists of two carbon atoms so the prefix 'eth' is used.


(ii) The presence of NH2 groups indicates the presence if amine and the same is used as the suffix


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