AMINES AND AMIDES Flashcards
An ______________is an organic derivative of ammonia (NH3) in which one or more alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl groups are attached to the nitrogen atom.
amine
A _____________ is an amine in which the nitrogen atom is bonded to one hydrocarbon group and two hydrogen atoms.
primary amine
The generalized formula for a primary amine is _______
RNH2
A _______________ is an amine in which the nitrogen atom is bonded to two hydrocarbon groups and one hydrogen atom
secondary amine
The generalized formula for a secondary amine is _______
R2NH
A _______________ is an amine in which the nitrogen atom is bonded to three hydrocarbon groups and no hydrogen atoms
tertiary amine
The generalized formula for a tertiary amine is _______
R3N
Tert-butyl alcohol is a tertiary alcohol, whereas tert-butylamine is a ____________ amine.
primary amine
Secondary and tertiary amines possess substituted _______________
amino groups