Amines are classified by
A)the number of alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen.
B)the number of hydrogens attached to the nitrogen.
C)the number of carbons attached to the carbon bonded to the nitrogen.
D)the number of carbons present in the molecule.
E)none of the above

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Amines are classified based on the number of alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen. The primary amine has one alkyl group attached to the nitrogen, secondary amine has two alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen, and tertiary amine has three alkyl groups attached to the nitrogen.

Amines Are Classified by