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Follow the lone pair

Follow the lone pair

Comparison of ethylamine, ammonia, and phenylamine showing lone-pair availability and basicity order

Amines are derivatives of ammonia, so nitrogen usually makes three bonds and keeps one lone pair. They are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary according to how many carbon groups are bonded to nitrogen.

Amines, amides, amino acids and proteins Lesson

  1. AS Level
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Amines, amides, amino acids and proteins

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel AS Level Chemistry Amines, amides, amino acids and proteins. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

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