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Amines: Classification MCQ

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ClassificationEasyQuestion 820001

Question

Trimethylamine (CH₃)₃N is classified as:
  1. A
    Tertiary amine (3°)
    Correct
  2. B
    Primary amine (1°)
  3. C
    Secondary amine (2°)
  4. D
    Quaternary ammonium

Correct answer

Tertiary amine (3°)

Explanation

Amines are classified by how many alkyl/aryl groups are bonded to N: 1° = R−NH₂, 2° = R₂NH, 3° = R₃N. Trimethylamine has three methyl groups on N → tertiary.

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