Question detail
What type of amine is formed when an ammonia molecule reacts with two alkyl halides?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Amines (A-level only)
Question
- A. Primary amine
- B. Secondary amine
- C. Tertiary amine
- D. Quaternary ammonium salt
Answer
Tertiary amine
Explanation
When ammonia reacts with two alkyl halides, it forms a tertiary amine as the nitrogen atom becomes bonded to three alkyl groups.
Common mistake
Misclassification of Amines
Students often confuse primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, incorrectly classifying them based on the number of nitrogen atoms instead of the number of carbon atoms attached to the nitrogen.
Remember that primary amines have one carbon atom attached to the nitrogen, secondary amines have two, and tertiary amines have three. Focus on the carbon count to classify correctly.
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