What is the general formula for secondary amines? (2021) 2021
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What is the general formula for secondary amines? (2021) 2021
RNH2
R2NH
R3N
RNH
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
What is the general formula for secondary amines? (2021) 2021
Step 1: Understand that amines are compounds that contain nitrogen (N).
Step 2: Know that amines can be classified into primary, secondary, and tertiary amines based on how many carbon groups (R) are attached to the nitrogen.
Step 3: For secondary amines, there are two carbon groups attached to the nitrogen.
Step 4: Represent the carbon groups as 'R'. Since there are two groups, we write it as R2.
Step 5: Add 'NH' to represent the nitrogen atom and one hydrogen atom attached to it.
Step 6: Combine these parts to form the general formula: R2NH.
