Lesson 26
Lesson 26
Aim :
To study amines in terms of their nomenclature, classification, preparation and their basic
nature.
Learning Outcomes :
Underlying Principles
Differentiation
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responses. Worksheet questions include questions that require recall, understanding and
application of the new concepts learned.
Activity 1 : Nomenclature
1. Nomenclature
1.1 a. 2-Methyl-1-propanamine
b. N-methylethanamine
c. N,N-diethyl-1-propanamine
1.2 a. Secondary
b. Tertiary
c. Primary
d. Secondary
e. Tertiary
2. Preparation of amines
2.1 a. CH3CH2NHCH2CH3
3.1 a. It can act as a proton acceptor as there is one lone pair of electrons on
the nitrogen atom.
b. i. O H H H H
Na+O− C C C C N H
H H H
ii. O H H H H
+
H O C C C C N HCl−
H H H H