5 Questions
What are amines classified as, based on the number of groups attached to the nitrogen atom?
Primary, secondary, or tertiary
What are naturally occurring amines isolated from plants called?
Alkaloids
In what field do many amines play vital roles?
Neurochemistry
At what pH do amines primarily exist as charged ammonium ions?
Physiological pH
What type of bonds can molecules of primary and secondary amines form to each other and to water?
Strong hydrogen bonds
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