amines Flashcards
1
Q
State how 4-aminophenol can behave as a base.
A
Nitrogen lone pair accepts a proton/H+
Requires position of lone pair on N
2
Q
Explain why amines can behave as bases.
A
donates a lone pair (on N)
OR
accepts a proton/H+
3
Q
Explain what is meant by an α-amino acid.
A
Both NH2 and COOH are joined to the same C
