Amines are organic compounds that contain what?

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anor277
Apr 7, 2016

Amines are are organic compounds that are derivatives of ammonia, H_3N; i.e. they contain nitrogen with a low oxidation number/

Explanation:

A so-called primary amine is RNH_2; a secondary amine R_2NH, and a tertiary amine, R_3N. Because the nitrogen retains a stereochemically active lone pair, a tertiary amine can react further to give a quaternary ammonium salt, R_4N^+.

Volatile amines are exceptionally foul smelling; they will bring tears to your eyes.

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