Chapter 17.6, Problem 3QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

IUPAC name of ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}-{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}-\stackrel{\text{+}}{\text{N}}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}$ ion has to be chosen from the given options.

Concept Introduction:

IUPAC rules for naming ammonium ions:

There are two rules that has to be followed while naming a positive ion (ammonium ion) and they are,

• In order to name an alkylamine, the ending of the name amine is changed from amine to ammonium ion.
• In order to name an aromatic amine, the ending of the name “-e” is replaced by “-ium ion”.