Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Amines - Problems - Page 884: Problem 19-4 d

Answer

The amine cannot be resolved into enantiomers.

Work Step by Step

In the amine, the nitrogen is quatenary, however one of the groups is a proton, which can exchange rapidly. So, the amine cannot be resolved into enantiomers.
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