STANDARDChemistry-Amines

STANDARD Chemistry Properties of Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Tertiary amines have lowest boiling points amongst isomeric amines because

A

they have highest molecular mass

B

they do not form hydrogen bonds

C

they are more polar in nature

D

they are most basic in nature

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Primary and secondary amines can form hydrogen bonds whereas tertiary amines fail to do so. Hence, their boiling points are lowest.

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