MHT CET Medical202625 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryAminesActual
What type of amine is tert-Butyl amine?
Options
- A2^ amine
- B1^ amine
- C3^ amine
- Dquaternary ammonium salt
Correct answer
B. 1^ amine
Step-by-step solution
The structure of tert-butyl amine is (CH₃)₃C-NH₂ . The degree of an amine is determined by the number of alkyl or aryl groups directly attached to the nitrogen atom. In tert-butyl amine, the nitrogen atom is attached to only one carbon atom (the tert-butyl group). Since there is only one alkyl group attached to the nitrogen atom, it is a primary ( 1^ ) amine. Answer: 1^ amine