Which of these could be resolved into separate enantiomers?
A)4-Methyl-1-pentanamine
B)4-Methyl-2-pentanamine
C)N-Methyl-1-butanamine
D)N,N-Dimethyl-1-propanamine
E)N-Butyltrimethylammonium bromide

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In order for a molecule to have enantiomers, it must have a chiral center. Options A, C, D, and E do not have a chiral center. Option B, 4-Methyl-2-pentanamine, has a chiral center at the second carbon from the nitrogen, which means it can exist as two enantiomers.

Which of These Could Be Resolved into Separate Enantiomers