The order of boiling points of isomeric amines is:
- Tertiary > primary > secondary
- Primary > secondary > tertiary
- Tertiary > secondary > primary
- Secondary > primary > tertiary
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Correct answer: B. Primary > secondary > tertiary
1. A primary amine has two hydrogens for bonding.
2. A secondary amine has only one and a tertiary none.
3. More bonding means a higher boiling point.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part 2, Unit 9 'Amines'_