Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

15.11 Amines: Structures and Names LEARNING OBJECTIVES Identify the general structure for an amine. Identify the functional group for amines. Determine the structural feature that classifies amines as primary, secondary, or tertiary. Use nomenclature systems to name amines. Amines are classified according to the number of carbon atoms bonded directly to the nitrogen atom. A primary (1°) amine has one alkyl (or aryl) group on the nitrogen atom, a secondary (2°) amine has two, and a tertiary (3°) amine has three (http://catalog. flatworldknowledge. com/bookhub/reader/2547.


Q: Amines are classified according to the number of carbon atoms bonded directly to what atom?


A:
nitrogen