Q: What type of compound contains atoms of two or more different elements in its ring structure?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

In some amines, the nitrogen atom replaces a carbon atom in an aromatic hydrocarbon. Pyridine (Figure 20.17) is one such heterocyclic amine. A heterocyclic compound contains atoms of two or more different elements in its ring structure.

 Choices:

- aldehyde

- polymer

- hydrocarbon

- heterocyclic


A:
heterocyclic