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When two alkyl groups are attached to the nitrogen atom in an amine, it is known as a _______ amine.(a) primary(b) secondary(c) tertiary(d) aromaticI have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question comes from Amines Classification topic in chapter Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (b) SECONDARY

To ELABORATE: Amines are classified as secondary or 2° when two of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia are replaced by an ALKYL group and the third H remains attached as it is.



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