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Describe preparation and reactions of amines where required.
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Amines (A-level only)
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Describe preparation and reactions of amines where required
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Quick student answer
Which of the following amines is a primary amine?
Direct answer
B. CH₃NH₂ is a primary amine as it has one alkyl group attached to the nitrogen.
Key terms
- Nucleophilic substitution: A reaction where a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in a molecule.
- Alkyl group: A hydrocarbon chain derived from an alkane by removing one hydrogen atom.
Common trap
Confusing primary, secondary, and tertiary amines: Remember that primary amines have one carbon group, secondary have two, and tertiary have three.
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Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
- Name and classify amines.
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- Explain amine basicity using the nitrogen lone pair.
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- Compare basicity of amines and ammonia.
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