17 Questions
What is the general structure of amines?
R-NH2
What is the shape of the ammonia molecule?
Trigonal pyramidal
Why do tertiary amines have lower boiling points than primary and secondary amines?
They cannot form hydrogen bonds with each other
What type of bond do amines form with hydrogen?
Hydrogen bond
What is the main difference between amines and ammonia?
Amines have an R group, while ammonia does not
What is the result of the reaction between a primary amine and an aldehyde or ketone?
Formation of an imine
How are heterocyclic amines defined?
Cyclic compounds with at least one N in the ring
What is the result of amines accepting H+ when dissolved in water?
Formation of an alkylammonium ion and hydroxide ions
What is the purpose of decongestants, which are medically important amines?
To shrink the membranes lining the nasal passages
How are amine salts named?
By replacing the suffix – amine with ammonium and adding the name of the anion
What is one method of preparing amines?
Reduction of nitro compounds
Why are amine salts often more soluble than the corresponding amines?
Because they are ionic and have a higher molecular weight
What is the product of the reaction between an amine and an aldehyde or ketone in the presence of an acid catalyst?
An imine
Which of the following compounds can be prepared by the reduction of an amide?
An amine
What is the functional group found in the molecule acetaminophen (TYLENOL)?
An amide group
Which of the following is a physiologically active amine?
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
What is the functional group found in the molecule p-hydroxyaniline?
A hydroxyl group and an amine group
Learn about the rules of nomenclature for amino groups as substituents, and the characteristics of aromatic and heterocyclic amines, including their physiological activity and importance in biochemistry.
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