Question

Which of the following is an arylalkyl amine?

(a) C6H5NHC6H5

(b) C6H5NH2

(c) (C6H5CH2)NH

(d) (C6H5)3N

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This intriguing question originated from Amines Classification topic in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) (C6H5CH2)NH

To explain I would say: Arylalkyl amines are aromatic amines which are side chain substituted, i.e., the nitrogen is not directly attached to the phenyl group but to a side chain of the benzene ring. In (C6H5CH2)NH, there are two same groups attached to the nitrogen where it is attached to a benzyl carbon, instead of an aryl carbon.