Amine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional group of amines?
A
-NH2
2
Q
What is a primary amine?
A
only 1 carbon attached to N
3
Q
What is a secondary amine?
A
2 carbons attached to N
4
Q
What is a tertiary amine?
A
3 carbons attached to N
5
Q
What is the suffix of amines?
A
N-__yl __yl amine
6
Q
What is the charge of nitrogen with 4 bonds?
A
positive
7
Q
Are amines soluble?
A
Yes, they dissolve in water because of the N-H bond
(the N datively bonds with the H from water, the lone pair accepts a proton)
8
Q
How do you prepare an aryl amine?
A
benzene -NO2 + 6[H] -(Sr/cHCl)-> benzene-N+H3Cl + 2H2O
(benzene-NH2 will be made first)
