Question

The intermolecular hydrogen bonds, if any, in amines is formed between _______

(a) N-H and N-H

(b) N and N-H

(c) Alkyl carbon and N-H

(d) Alkyl H and N-H

I had been asked this question in examination.

I'd like to ask this question from Amines Physical Properties in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) N and N-H

To explain I would say: Primary and secondary amines are involved in intermolecular molecular hydrogen bonding between nitrogen of one and hydrogen of another molecule.