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Amines (A-level only)

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a.

Primary amines can be prepared by the reduction of nitriles. However, certain primary amines cannot be synthesized using this method. Draw a structural formula of the primary amine containing four carbon atoms and a chiral centre that cannot be prepared by the reduction of a nitrile, and state its IUPAC name.

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bi.

A student dissolves a few drops of propylamine (CH3CH2CH2NH2\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2CH3​CH2​CH2​NH2​) in water.

Write an equation for the reaction that occurs between propylamine and water.

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bii.

State the color observed when Universal Indicator is added to the resulting solution, and explain why this color is observed.

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Amines (A-level only) Questions

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