Amines Classification and Naming Quiz

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What is the classification of amines?

primary - one R group (NRH2)

secondary - two R groups (NR2H)

tertiary - three groups (NR3)

All of the above (correct)

How do you name primary amines?

Count the length of the carbon chain, identify the number of the carbon to which nitrogen is attached, and add '-amine' to the end, e.g., ethan-1-amine.

What is the naming convention for secondary and tertiary amines?

Count the length of the longest carbon chain, identify the carbon number to which nitrogen is attached, add '-amine', and prefix 'N-' to each R group.

What role do amines play as bases?

Amines can accept protons and act as Bronsted-Lowry bases, or they can act as Lewis bases because of a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen. Signup and view all the answers

What does the strength of an amine base depend on?

The availability of lone pair of electrons on nitrogen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of strength of amine bases?

Ammonia Signup and view all the answers

What happens when ammonia reacts with water?

NH3(aq) + H2O(l) -> NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes primary aliphatic amines?

They do not have a benzene group attached to nitrogen. Signup and view all the answers

Why are primary aliphatic amines stronger bases than ammonia?

Alkyl groups are electron-releasing, increasing electron density on nitrogen, making the lone pair more available. Signup and view all the answers

What are primary aromatic amines?

Amines that have a benzene group attached to nitrogen. Signup and view all the answers

Why are primary aromatic amines weaker bases than ammonia?

The benzene ring is electron-withdrawing, making nitrogen's lone pair less available to bond with H+. Signup and view all the answers

What reactants are involved in making primary amines?

Haloalkane and ammonia. Signup and view all the answers

Why is excess ammonia used when making primary amines?

It ensures that haloalkane reacts with ammonia, not the primary amine, preventing the production of secondary and tertiary amines. Signup and view all the answers

What reaction occurs to make secondary amines from primary amines?

RBr + NH2R -> NHR2 + HBr. Signup and view all the answers

How are tertiary amines made from secondary amines?

RBr + NHR2 -> NR3 + HBr. Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when quaternary ammonium salts are made from tertiary amines?

RBr + NR3 -> +NR4 + HBr. Signup and view all the answers

What are some uses of quaternary ammonium salts?

They act as cationic surfactants and are used in fabric conditioners, hair conditioners, and shampoos. Signup and view all the answers

How can primary amines be made from nitriles?

RCN + 4[H] -> RCH2NH2, using a reducing agent like H2 with nickel catalyst or LiAlH4. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction for making phenyl amines from nitro compounds?

RNO2 + 6[H] -> RNH2 + 2H2O, using reducing agents like H2 with nickel catalyst or granulated tin with conc. HCl. Signup and view all the answers

How can nitrobenzene be converted to phenyl amine?

C6H5NO2 + 4[H] -> C6H5NH2 + H2O. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classification of Amines

Amines are classified into three types:
- Primary (one R group) - NRH2
- Secondary (two R groups) - NR2H
- Tertiary (three R groups) - NR3

Naming Primary Amines

Count the length of the carbon chain for naming.
Identify the carbon to which the nitrogen is attached.
Append '-amine' to the name, e.g., ethan-1-amine.

Naming Secondary and Tertiary Amines

Determine the longest carbon chain length when naming.
Identify the carbon to which nitrogen is connected.
Add '-amine' to the end of the name.
Specify R groups attached to nitrogen with 'N-' prefix, e.g., N-methyl N-ethyl propan-2-amine.

Amines as Bases

Amines act as Bronsted-Lowry bases because they can accept protons.
Classified as Lewis bases due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons on nitrogen, allowing them to form coordinate bonds with electron-deficient species.

Strength of Amine Bases

The strength of an amine base depends on the availability of the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen; increased availability leads to stronger bases.

Order of Strength of Amine Bases

Primary aliphatic amines are the strongest.
Ammonia has moderate base strength.
Primary aromatic amines are the weakest.

Ammonia and Basic Solutions

Ammonia (NH3) reacts with water yielding NH4+ and OH-, resulting in a basic solution.

Primary Aliphatic Amines

Defined as amines without a benzene group attached to nitrogen.
React with water to form NH3R and OH-.

Strength Comparison: Primary Aliphatic Amines vs. Ammonia

Primary aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia due to their electron-releasing alkyl groups, which increase electron density on nitrogen.

Weakness of Primary Aromatic Amines

Primary aromatic amines are weaker bases than ammonia because the benzene ring is electron-withdrawing, making the nitrogen's lone pair less available for protonation.

Synthesizing Primary Amines

Primary amines are produced via nucleophilic substitution, reacting haloalkanes with ammonia: RBr + 2NH3 → RNH2 + NH4+ + Br-.

Excess Ammonia in Synthesis

Using excess ammonia ensures that haloalkanes react with ammonia rather than the formed primary amine, preventing secondary and tertiary amine production.

Making Secondary Amines

Secondary amines are synthesized by reacting primary amines with haloalkanes: RBr + NH2R → NHR2 + HBr.

Making Tertiary Amines

Tertiary amines are formed by reacting secondary amines with haloalkanes: RBr + NHR2 → NR3 + HBr.

Quaternary Ammonium Salts Production

Created by reacting tertiary amines with haloalkanes: RBr + NR3 → +NR4 + HBr.

Uses of Quaternary Ammonium Salts

Function as cationic surfactants, bonding to non-polar substances and aiding in fabric conditioners and shampoos to reduce surface tension.

Reducing Nitriles to Primary Amines

Reaction involves RCN with reducing agents like H2 (with nickel catalyst) or LiAlH4, resulting in primary amines: RCN + 4[H] → RCH2NH2.

Making Phenyl Amines from Nitro Compounds

Nitro compounds (RNO2) can be reduced to phenyl amines via hydrogenation with H2 (nickel catalyst) or granulated tin and HCl: RNO2 + 6[H] → RNH2 + 2H2O.

Textile Dyes from Nitro Compounds

Nitrobenzene is reduced to phenylamine, which can form diazonium salts that react with phenylamine to yield colored azo dyes, acting as coupling agents for various colors.

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Test your knowledge on the classification and naming of amines with this detailed quiz. You'll learn about primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, as well as the rules for naming them correctly. Perfect for organic chemistry students.