Which of the following compounds are tertiary (3^$\circ$) amines?
1) (CH₃) ₂CHN(CH₃) ₂
2) CH₃CH(CH₃) N(CH₂CH₃) ₂
3) CH₃CH₂CH₂NHCH₃
4) CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂

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A tertiary amine has three alkyl or aryl groups attached to the nitrogen atom. Compounds 1 and 2 have three carbon-containing groups attached to the nitrogen, making them tertiary amines.

Which of the Following Compounds Are Tertiary (3 ∘\circ∘ ) Amines? 1)(CH3)2CHN(CH3)2 2)CH3CH(CH3)N(CH2CH3)2 3)CH3CH2CH2NHCH3 4)CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2NH2 A)1 and 2 B)1

Which of the Following Compounds Are Tertiary (3^$\circ$) Amines?
1)(CH₃)₂CHN(CH₃)₂
2)CH₃CH(CH₃)N(CH₂CH₃)₂
3)CH₃CH₂CH₂NHCH₃
4)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂
A)1 and 2
B)1