Question

The number of primary, secondary and tertiary amines which possible with the molecular formula $C_3{H}_{9}N$ are :

• A. 1, 2, 2
• B. 1, 2, 1
• C. 2, 1, 1
• D. 3, 0, 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2, 1, 1

Two primary amines are possible with position 1 & position 2.
Only one secondary amine is possible (ethyl methyl amine) & one tertiary amine is possible (trimethyl amine).