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Question
Which of the following is a 4° (quaternary) ammonium salt?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Tetramethylammonium chloride has four methyl groups attached to nitrogen, making it a quaternary salt. The others are 1°, 2°, and 3° ammonium salts.
Hint
Four alkyl groups, no N-H bonds.