Chapter 18, Problem 30E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The examples and occurrence of a common amine.

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.