Question Detail

CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

What is the product when a 1° amine is treated with excess CH₃I (methyl iodide)?
Options
A Primary amine (unchanged)
B Secondary amine
C Tertiary amine
D Quaternary ammonium salt
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Excess methyl iodide leads to exhaustive alkylation: 1° → 2° → 3° → quaternary salt (R₄N⁺ I⁻).

Hint

Final product has four alkyl groups on nitrogen.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 613 of 1999
Previous Course Details Next