Chapter 18, Problem 29E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The generic structure of amines with two examples.

Concept introduction:

The class of organic compounds that contains nitrogen are called amines. Their basic structure is like Ammonia (${\text{NH}}_3$) which is the simplest compound that contains the nitrogen. Amine molecules are derived from ammonia and have one or more hydrogen atoms replaced by alkyl groups. The no of alkyl groups attached to nitrogen will determine whether the amine is primary, secondary or tertiary.