Question

Identify the correct name of the shown compound.

(a) 4-Amino-1,1-Dimethylcyclohexane

(b) 4,4-Dimethylcyclohexan-1-amine

(c) 4,4-Dimethylaniline

(d) N-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)amine

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My question is based upon Amines Nomenclature in chapter Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) 4,4-Dimethylcyclohexan-1-amine

Explanation: This is an aliphatic primary amine which is cyclic in structure. The two methyl groups at C-4 position act as substituents of the cyclohexyl ring with the amino group at C-1 position.