When the nitrogen atom in an organic compound has four covalent bonds,it is called a
A)primary amine.
B)secondary amine.
C)tertiary amine.
D)quaternary ammonium ion.
E)tetraammine.

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When a nitrogen atom in an organic compound has four covalent bonds, it is called a quaternary ammonium ion. This ion has a positive charge and is commonly found in organic compounds such as detergents and biological membranes.

When the Nitrogen Atom in an Organic Compound Has Four