A2.10 Amines Etc. Flashcards
1
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Primary Amines
A
NH2
2
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Secondary amines
A
NH and a branch
N-methyl
3
Q
Chiral centres
A
a carbon atom bonded to 4 different atoms or groups
4
Q
Optical isomers
A
The two molecules are non-superimposable mirror images of each other
5
Q
Drawing chiral centres
A
Always 3D
6
Q
If molecules have more than one chiral centre…..
A
Find total number of optical isomers using 2^n
n - no of chiral centres
7
Q
Condensation polymerisation
A
Two molecules reacting together to form a larger molecule/polymer with the elimination of a small molecule e.g. H2O or HCl
8
Q
Why can amines react with HCl to form a salt
A
Lone pair on N accepts H+
9
Q
Why are esters biodegradable
A
Can be hydrolysed
