The compound tert-butylamine is chemically classified as which type of amine? — Amines Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Amines are classified by the number of alkyl/aryl groups directly attached to the nitrogen atom. In tert-butylamine, only one alkyl group (the tert-butyl group) is attached to the nitrogen, making it a primary ($1^\circ$) amine, despite the carbon itself being tertiary.