MHT CET Medical202621 April 2026Evening ShiftChemistryAminesActual
What type of amine is ( C ₂ H ₅)₂ NH ?
Options
- A1^ amines
- B3^ amine
- C2^ Unsymmetrical Amines
- D2^ symmetrical amines
Correct answer
D. 2^ symmetrical amines
Step-by-step solution
The given compound is ( C ₂ H ₅)₂ NH , which is diethylamine. In this molecule, the nitrogen atom is directly bonded to two alkyl groups, making it a secondary ( 2^ ) amine. Since both alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom are identical (ethyl groups), it is classified as a symmetrical amine. Therefore, ( C ₂ H ₅)₂ NH is a 2^ symmetrical amine. Answer: 2^ symmetrical amines