10 Questions
What is the structure of quaternary ammonium cations?
[NR4]+
How are quaternary ammonium salts commonly referred to in oilfield terminology?
Quaternary amines
What is the primary method for industrial production of commodity quat salts?
Quaternization of alkyl amines by alkyl halides
What is a common application of quats in consumer products?
Detergents and disinfectants
What distinguishes quaternary ammonium cations from other ammonium ions in terms of their charge?
They are positively charged and independent of the pH of the solution
Quaternary ammonium cations are not affected by the pH of their solution
True
Polyquats are a variety of engineered polymer forms which provide a single quat molecule within a larger molecule
False
Quaternary ammonium compounds are prepared by the acylation of tertiary amine
False
Quats are not effective in inactivating enveloped viruses such as SARS-CoV-2
False
The quaternization of alkyl amines by alkyl halides is often referred to as a Menshutkin reaction in modern chemistry
False
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