Chapter 14.5, Problem 14.33QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

We have to classify the following amines in primary, secondary or tertiary.

Concept Introduction:

➢ The amines are ammonia derivatives that are formed when one or more hydrogens of the molecule are replaced by alkyl radicals by other types of substituents.

➢ The amines can be classified in the following way,

● Primary amine when one hydrogen of ammonia molecule is replaced.

● Secondary amine when two hydrogens of ammonia molecule are replaced.

● Tertiary amine when three hydrogens of ammonia molecule are replaced.