Which of the following compounds is a tertiary amine? (2022)

Practice Questions

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Which of the following compounds is a tertiary amine? (2022)
  1. Methylamine
  2. Ethylamine
  3. Trimethylamine
  4. Aniline

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is a tertiary amine? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand what an amine is. An amine is a compound that contains a nitrogen atom bonded to hydrogen atoms or alkyl groups.
  • Step 2: Know the types of amines. Amines can be primary, secondary, or tertiary based on how many alkyl groups are attached to the nitrogen atom.
  • Step 3: Identify a tertiary amine. A tertiary amine has three alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom and no hydrogen atoms directly bonded to it.
  • Step 4: Look at the example given, which is trimethylamine. It has three methyl groups (which are alkyl groups) attached to the nitrogen atom.
  • Step 5: Confirm that trimethylamine has no hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen, making it a tertiary amine.
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