Chapter 17.2, Problem 4QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Concerning cyclic amines, the statement that is correct among the given options has to be chosen.

Concept Introduction:

Amine is an organic derivative.  If in ammonia one or more alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl groups are substituted instead of hydrogen atom then it is known as amine.  Depending on the number of substitution the amines are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary amine.  Primary amine is the one in which only one hydrogen atom in ammonia is replaced by a hydrocarbon group.  Secondary amine is the one in which only two hydrogen atoms in ammonia is replaced by a hydrocarbon group.  Tertiary amine is the one in which all three hydrogen atoms in ammonia is replaced by a hydrocarbon group.  The generalized structural formula for all the amines is,

Cyclic amine is the one that has a nitrogen atom in a ring of carbon atoms.  These are found in biochemical systems.