Quaternary (chemistry)
Quaternary is a term used in
ammonium salts).[1]
| Red highlighted central atoms in various groups of chemical compounds. Quaternary central atoms compared with primary, secondary and tertiary central atoms. | ||||
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| Carbon atom in an alkane | 
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| Alcohol | 
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does not exist |
| Amine | 
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| Amide | 
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does not exist |
| Phosphine | 
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See also
References
- ISBN 0-13-121730-5.