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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the product of exhaustive methylation of a tertiary amine with excess CH₃I?
Options
A Secondary amine
B Tertiary amine (no change)
C Quaternary ammonium salt (R₄N⁺ I⁻)
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D Amide
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tertiary amines react with excess methyl iodide to form quaternary ammonium salts (R₄N⁺ X⁻), which are useful as phase-transfer catalysts.

Hint

Four alkyl groups on nitrogen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 609 of 1999
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