Chapter 16, Problem 80P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To explain the product formed when a tertiary amine reacts with acyl chloride.

Concept introduction:

Amines are nitrogen-containing organic compounds.  The general formula of amines is $\text{R}-{\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}$.  Amines can be classified as primary amine, secondary amine, and tertiary amine.  Primary amines contain two acidic hydrogens, secondary amines contain one acidic hydrogen and tertiary amines contain no acidic hydrogen.