Explain why a 1 ° amine and a 3 ° amine having the same number of carbons are soluble in water to a similar extent, but the 1 ° amine has a higher boiling point.

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Explain why a 1 ° amine and a 3 ° amine having the same
number of carbons are soluble in water to a similar extent,
but the 1 ° amine has a higher boiling point.

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