Question

The total number of structural isomers possible for an amine with molecular formula $C_4{H}_{11}N$ is :

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 7
• D. 8

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

8

1. Primary Amines:

• n-butyl amine
• sec-butyl amine including 2 optical isomers
• iso-butyl amine
• tert-butyl amine

2. Secondary amines

• N-methyl n-propyl amine
• N-methyl isopropyl amine
• N, N-diethyl amine

3. Tertiary amine

• N-ethyl N, N-dimethyl amine