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Consider the structural relationship between propan-1-amine ( amine) and N-methylethanamine ( amine)Isomerism and Stereochemistry Chemistry Question

Question

Consider the structural relationship between propan-1-amine ($1^\circ$ amine) and N-methylethanamine ($2^\circ$ amine). According to strict IUPAC isomerism classification, these two compounds are:

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

In IUPAC classification, primary ($1^\circ$), secondary ($2^\circ$), and tertiary ($3^\circ$) amines are formally considered entirely different functional groups. Because the fundamental nature of the functional group has changed from a primary amine to a secondary amine, they exclusively exhibit Functional Group Isomerism. They are not merely metamers, unlike ethers.

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