MHT CET202616 April 2026Morning ShiftChemistryAminesActual
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?
Options
- APrimary amines show intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
- BTertiary butylamine is a primary amine.
- CTertiary amines do not show inter molecular hydrogen bonds.
- Diso-propylamine is a secondary amine.
Correct answer
D. iso-propylamine is a secondary amine.
Step-by-step solution
Primary amines have the general formula R-NH₂ . Since they have two hydrogen atoms attached to the highly electronegative nitrogen atom, they can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds. Tertiary butylamine has the structure (CH₃)₃C-NH₂ . The nitrogen atom is attached to only one carbon atom, making it a primary amine. Tertiary amines have the general formula R₃N . They do not have any hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen atom, so they cannot form intermolecular hydrogen bonds with each other. iso-propylamine has the