Which of the following classes of compounds can be categorized as primary, secondary or, tertiary?

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Amines can be categorized as primary (one alkyl or aryl group and two hydrogen atoms attached to the nitrogen), secondary (two alkyl or aryl groups and one hydrogen atom attached to the nitrogen), or tertiary (three alkyl or aryl groups attached to the nitrogen). Aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and ketones do not have the capability of being categorized as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the structure of the functional group.

Which of the Following Classes of Compounds Can Be Categorized