BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

AMINO ACIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following compounds is a secondary amine?
A
CH3CH2CH2NH2
B
(CH3CH2)3N
C
CH3CH2NHCH3
D
(CH3CH2)2NCH3
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The compound CH3CH2NHCH3 is classified as a tertiary amine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Two hydrogens are substituted by two methyl groups. Therefore the above amine is a secondary amine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The amine is primary because the nitrogen atom has two hydrogen atom substituents and one carbon-containing substituent.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is N-Methylethanamine or N-Methylaminoethane.

Detailed explanation-5: -It is an amine. 2 alkyl groups are attached to N atom, so, it is a secondary amine.

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