SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CHSL - 07 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q27

What is the IUPAC name of allylamine which is used to make pharmaceuticals and other chemicals?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Prop-2-en-1-amine.

The IUPAC name of Allylamine is prop-2-en-1-amine. It is an organic compound with the molecular formula C₃H₇N, consisting of an alkene (-C=C-) and an amine (-NH₂) functional group. Allylamine is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to synthesize antifungal drugs like terbinafine. It also serves as a precursor in polymer production and other chemical processes. Due to its reactive nature, it readily undergoes polymerization and addition reactions, making it valuable in various industrial applications.