aromatic compounds+amines Flashcards
1
Q
what is the difference between an amine and an amide?
A
amide is a derivative of a carboxylic acid,amine=ammonia
1
Q
draw+describe a cationic surfactant
A
long hydrocarbon chain insoluble, + will bond to non-polar substances e.g grease, positivelt charged head group is soluble in water
2
Q
what are 2 ways to make an aliphatic amine?
A
-halogenoalkane w/ammonia
-reducing a nitrile
3
Q
what is the mechanism between ammonia and chloroethane to form an aliphatic amine?
A
4
Q
what is an N-substituted amine?
A
where one of the hydrogens in the NH2 bond is replaced with a different group
5
Q
how do you form a aromatic amine?
A
reducing nitrocompounds such as nitrobenzene
6
Q
how do you reduce nitrobenzene? 2 steps
A
- mixture of nitro compound, HCl, tin metal=heated under reflux, this forms a salt
- add an alkali
