Amines & Amides Flashcards
1
Q
What is a primary amine?
A
A amine where there is only one carbon atom directly bonded to the nitrogen atom.
2
Q
What is coupling?
A
A reaction in which two benzene rings are linked together through an azo (-N=N-) group.
3
Q
What is the dehydration of amides?
A
A reaction which involves the elimination of water from the amide.
4
Q
What is a zwitterion?
A
An ion which have a permanent positive and negative charge but which are neutral overall.
5
Q
Why are tertiary amines the least soluble?
A
They can’t form hydrogen bonds with other tertiary amine molecules as they don’t have a hydrogen atom bonded to the nitrogen atom.
