Question

Classify the following amines as primary, secondary or tertiary: (i) (ii) (iii) (C2H5)2CHNH2 (iv) (C2H5)2NH

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Primary. Because the nitrogen atom is attached to the only 1 carbon atom.

Note: The degree of amines depends on the no of atoms attached to the nitrogen atom of amine (except hydrogen).

(ii) Tertiary. Because the Nitrogen atom is attached to the 3 carbon atoms.

(iii) Primary. Because the nitrogen atom is attached to the only 1 carbon atom.

(iv) Secondary. Because the nitrogen atom is attached to the only 1 carbon.