C28 - Amines Flashcards
1
Q
What is a primary amine?
A
An amine that has 1 R group attached to the nitrogen and 2 Hydrogens
2
Q
What is the suffix used when naming amines?
A
-amine
3
Q
If 2 different R groups are bonded to a Nitrogen what determines the order of the listing?
A
It is determined alphabetically
E.g. Ethylmethylamine
4
Q
If a higher priority functional group is involved what is the prefix for an amine?
A
Amino-
5
Q
How many hydrogens are bonded to nitrogen in a tertiary amine?
A
0
6
Q
What is required to turn nitrobenzene into phenylamine?
A
Tin and hydrochloric acid
Tin is written as 6[H] for the reducing agent
7
Q
What is the order of best bases within amines?
A
Tertiary amines are the best bases, then secondary, primary, ammonia and phenyl amines
