Which of the following is the best description of the mechanism of the reaction between a ketone and an amine to form an imine?

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The reaction between a ketone and an amine to form an imine involves a nucleophilic addition of the amine to the carbonyl carbon of the ketone, followed by the elimination of water. This process is a stepwise mechanism where the nucleophilic nitrogen attacks the electrophilic carbonyl carbon, leading to the formation of a tetrahedral intermediate, which then undergoes dehydration to form the imine.

Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the Mechanism