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Question

Why might a chemist choose to use a secondary amine over a primary amine in a reaction with a carbonyl compound?

Accepted Answer

To form an enamine which can be used in further reactions such as alkylation.

Answer

Secondary amines increase the yield of imine formation.

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Secondary amines are less reactive, reducing side reactions.

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Primary amines always lead to undesirable imine formation.