Interpretation:
Amine and alcohol present in albuterol and salmeterol has to be classified as primary, secondary or tertiary.
Concept Introduction:
Alcohols are compounds that contain hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom. Primary alcohol is the one that has hydroxyl group bonded to the carbon atom that contains two hydrogen atoms. Secondary alcohol is the one that has hydroxyl group bonded to carbon atom that contains only one hydrogen atom. Tertiary alcohol is the one that has hydroxyl group bonded to carbon atom that does not have any hydrogen atom.
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