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. | ||||
primary | secondary | tertiary | quaternary | |
Carbon atom in an alkane | ||||
Alcohol | does not exist | |||
Amine | ||||
Amide | does not exist | |||
Phosphine |
See also
References
- ISBN 0-13-121730-5.