Question

Among the following isomeric amines, an amine having highest boiling point is:

Options

• ethyldimethylamine

• tert-butylamine

• diethylamine

• n-butylamine

Answer 1

n-butylamine

Explanation:

The order of boiling point of isomeric amines is:

Primary amine > Secondary amine > Tertiary amine

(It is based on intermolecular forces in them)