Chapter 4 – Amines

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Question 13.1:
Classify the following amines as primary, secondary or tertiary:

(i)

(ii)

(iii) (C 2 H 5 ) 2 CHNH 2

(iv) (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH

Answer:
Primary: (i) and (iii)

Secondary: (iv)

Tertiary: (ii)

Question 13.2:
(i) Write structures of different isomeric amines corresponding to the molecular formula,
C 4 H 11 N

(ii) Write IUPAC names of all the isomers.

(iii) What type of isomerism is exhibited by different pairs of amines?

Answer:
(i), (ii) The structures and their IUPAC names of different isomeric amines corresponding
to the molecular formula, C 4 H 11 N are given below:

(a) CH 3 -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -NH 2

Butanamine (1 0 )
(b)

Butan-2-amine (1 0 )

(c)

2-Methylpropanamine (1 0 )

(d)

2-Methylpropan-2-amine (1 0 )

(e) CH 3 -CH 2 -CH 2 -NH-CH 3

N-Methylpropanamine (2 0 )

(f) CH 3 -CH 2 -NH-CH 2 -CH 3

N-Ethylethanamine (2 0 )

(g)

N-Methylpropan-2-amine (2 0 )

(h)

N,N-Dimethylethanamine (3°)

(iii) The pairs (a) and (b) and (e) and (g) exhibit position isomerism.

The pairs (a) and (c); (a) and (d); (b) and (c); (b) and (d) exhibit chain isomerism.

The pairs (e) and (f) and (f) and (g) exhibit metamerism.

All primary amines exhibit functional isomerism with secondary and tertiary amines and
vice-versa.

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Question 13.3:
How will you convert?

(i) Benzene into aniline

(ii) Benzene into N, N-dimethylaniline

(iii) Cl−(CH 2 ) 4 −Cl into hexan-1, 6-diamine?

Answer:
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

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Question 13.4:
Arrange the following in increasing order of their basic strength:

(i) C 2 H 5 NH 2 , C 6 H 5 NH 2 , NH 3 , C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 and (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH

(ii) C 2 H 5 NH 2 , (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH, (C 2 H 5 ) 3 N, C 6 H 5 NH 2

(iii) CH 3 NH 2 , (CH 3 ) 2 NH, (CH 3 ) 3 N, C 6 H 5 NH 2 , C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 .

Answer:
(i) Considering the inductive effect of alkyl groups, NH 3 , C 2 H 5 NH 2, and (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH can be
arranged in the increasing order of their basic strengths as:
Again, C 6 H 5 NH 2 has proton acceptability less than NH 3 . Thus, we have:

Due to the −I effect of C 6 H 5 group, the electron density on the N-atom in C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 is

lower than that on the N-atom in C 2 H 5 NH 2, but more than that in NH 3 . Therefore, the given
compounds can be arranged in the order of their basic strengths as:

(ii) Considering the inductive effect and the steric hindrance of the alkyl groups, C 2 H 5 NH 2 ,
(C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH 2, and their basic strengths as follows:

Again, due to the −R effect of C 6 H 5 group, the electron density on the N atom in
C 6 H 5 NH 2 is lower than that on the N atom in C 2 H 5 NH 2 . Therefore, the basicity of
C 6 H 5 NH 2 is lower than that of C 2 H 5 NH 2 . Hence, the given compounds can be arranged in
the increasing order of their basic strengths as follows:

(iii) Considering the inductive effect and the steric hindrance of alkyl groups, CH 3 NH 2 ,
(CH 3 ) 2 NH, and (CH 3 ) 3 N can be arranged in the increasing order of their basic strengths
as:

In C 6 H 5 NH 2 , N is directly attached to the benzene ring. Thus, the lone pair of electrons on
the N−atom is delocalized over the benzene ring. In C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 , N is not directly
attached to the benzene ring. Thus, its lone pair is not delocalized over the benzene ring.
Therefore, the electrons on the N atom are more easily available for protonation in
C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 than in C 6 H 5 NH 2 i.e., C 6 H 5 CH 2­NH 2 is more basic than C 6 H 5 NH 2 .

Again, due to the −I effect of C 6 H 5 group, the electron density on the N−atom in
C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 is lower than that on the N−atom in (CH 3 ) 3 N. Therefore, (CH 3 ) 3 N is more
basic than C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 . Thus, the given compounds can be arranged in the increasing
order of their basic strengths as follows.

Question 13.5:
Complete the following acid-base reactions and name the products:

(i) CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 NH 2 + HCl

(ii) (C 2 H 5 ) 3 N + HCl
Answer:

(i)

(ii)

C2H53N Triethylamine+ HCl → C2H53N+HCl-Triethylammoniumchloride

Question 13.6:
Write reactions of the final alkylation product of aniline with excess of methyl

iodide in the presence of sodium carbonate solution.

Answer:
Aniline reacts with methyl iodide to produce N, N-dimethylaniline.

With excess methyl iodide, in the presence of Na2CO3 solution, N, N-dimethylaniline

produces N, N, N−trimethylanilinium carbonate.

Question 13.7:
Write chemical reaction of aniline with benzoyl chloride and write the name of

the product obtained.

Answer:
Question 13.8:
Write structures of different isomers corresponding to the molecular formula,

C 3 H 9 N. Write IUPAC names of the isomers which will liberate nitrogen gas on

treatment with nitrous acid.

Answer:
The structures of different isomers corresponding to the molecular formula, C 3 H 9 N are
given below:

(a)

Propan-1-amine (1 0 )

(b)

Propan-2-amine (1 0 )

(c)

(d)

N,N-Dimethylmethanamine (3 0 )

1 0 amines, (a) propan-1-amine, and (b) Propan-2-amine will liberate nitrogen gas on
treatment with nitrous acid.
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Question 13.9:
Convert

(i) 3-Methylaniline into 3-nitrotoluene.

(ii) Aniline into 1,3,5-tribromobenzene.

Answer:
(i)

(ii)

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Question 13.1:
Write IUPAC names of the following compounds and classify them into primary,
secondary and tertiary amines.

(i) (CH 3 ) 2 CHNH 2 (ii) CH 3 (CH 2 ) 2 NH 2

(iii) CH 3 NHCH(CH 3 ) 2 (iv) (CH 3 ) 3 CNH 2

(v) C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 (vi) (CH 3 CH 2 ) 2 NCH 3

(vii) m−BrC 6 H 4 NH 2

Answer:

(i) 1-Methylethanamine (1 0 amine)

(ii) Propan-1-amine (1 0 amine)

(iii) N−Methyl-2-methylethanamine (2 0 amine)

(iv) 2-Methylpropan-2-amine (1 0 amine)

(v) N−Methylbenzamine or N-methylaniline (2 0 amine)

(vi) N-Ethyl-N-methylethanamine (3 0 amine)

(vii) 3-Bromobenzenamine or 3-bromoaniline (1 0 amine)

Question 13.2:
Give one chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of compounds.

(i) Methylamine and dimethylamine

(ii) Secondary and tertiary amines

(iii) Ethylamine and aniline

(iv) Aniline and benzylamine

(v) Aniline and N-methylaniline.

Answer:
(i) Methylamine and dimethylamine can be distinguished by the carbylamine test.

Carbylamine test: Aliphatic and aromatic primary amines on heating with chloroform and
ethanolic potassium hydroxide form foul-smelling isocyanides or carbylamines.
Methylamine (being an aliphatic primary amine) gives a positive carbylamine test, but
dimethylamine does not.
(ii) Secondary and tertiary amines can be distinguished by allowing them to react with
Hinsberg’s reagent (benzenesulphonyl chloride, C 6 H 5 SO 2 Cl).

Secondary amines react with Hinsberg’s reagent to form a product that is insoluble in an
alkali. For example, N, N−diethylamine reacts with Hinsberg’s reagent to form N,
N−diethylbenzenesulphonamide, which is insoluble in an alkali. Tertiary amines, however,
do not react with Hinsberg’s reagent.

(iii) Ethylamine and aniline can be distinguished using the azo-dye test. A dye is obtained
when aromatic amines react with HNO 2 (NaNO 2 + dil.HCl) at 0-5°C, followed by a reaction
with the alkaline solution of 2-naphthol. The dye is usually yellow, red, or orange in colour.
Aliphatic amines give a brisk effervescence due (to the evolution of N 2 gas) under similar
conditions.

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(iv) Aniline and benzylamine can be distinguished by their reactions with the help of
nitrous acid, which is prepared in situ from a mineral acid and sodium nitrite. Benzylamine
reacts with nitrous acid to form unstable diazonium salt, which in turn gives alcohol with
the evolution of nitrogen gas.

On the other hand, aniline reacts with HNO 2 at a low temperature to form stable diazonium
salt. Thus, nitrogen gas is not evolved.
(v) Aniline and N-methylaniline can be distinguished using the Carbylamine test. Primary
amines, on heating with chloroform and ethanolic potassium hydroxide, form foul-smelling
isocyanides or carbylamines. Aniline, being an aromatic primary amine, gives positive
carbylamine test. However, N-methylaniline, being a secondary amine does not.

Question 13.3:
Account for the following:

(i) pK b of aniline is more than that of methylamine.

(ii) Ethylamine is soluble in water whereas aniline is not.

(iii) Methylamine in water reacts with ferric chloride to precipitate hydrated ferric oxide.

(iv) Although amino group is o, p− directing in aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions,

aniline on nitration gives a substantial amount of m-nitroaniline.

(v) Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction.

(vi) Diazonium salts of aromatic amines are more stable than those of aliphatic amines.

(vii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is preferred for synthesising primary amines.

Answer:
(i) pK b of aniline is more than that of methylamine:

Aniline undergoes resonance and as a result, the electrons on the N-atom are delocalized
over the benzene ring. Therefore, the electrons on the N-atom are less available to
donate.

On the other hand, in case of methylamine (due to the +I effect of methyl group), the
electron density on the N-atom is increased. As a result, aniline is less basic than
methylamine. Thus, pK b of aniline is more than that of methylamine.

(ii) Ethylamine is soluble in water whereas aniline is not:

Ethylamine when added to water forms intermolecular H−bonds with water. Hence, it is
soluble in water.

But aniline does not undergo H−bonding with water to a very large extent due to the
presence of a large hydrophobic −C 6 H 5 group. Hence, aniline is insoluble in water.

(iii) Methylamine in water reacts with ferric chloride to precipitate hydrated ferric oxide:

Due to the +I effect of −CH 3 group, methylamine is more basic than water. Therefore, in

water, methylamine produces OH − ions by accepting H + ions from water.

Ferric chloride (FeCl 3 ) dissociates in water to form Fe 3+ and Cl − ions.

Then, OH − ion reacts with Fe 3+ ion to form a precipitate of hydrated ferric oxide.

(iv) Although amino group is o,p− directing in aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions,
aniline on nitration gives a substantial amount of m-nitroaniline:

Nitration is carried out in an acidic medium. In an acidic medium, aniline is protonated to

give anilinium ion (which is meta-directing).

For this reason, aniline on nitration gives a substantial amount of m-nitroaniline.

(v) Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts reaction:

A Friedel-Crafts reaction is carried out in the presence of AlCl 3 . But AlCl 3 is acidic in
nature, while aniline is a strong base. Thus, aniline reacts with AlCl 3 to form a salt (as
shown in the following equation).

Due to the positive charge on the N-atom, electrophilic substitution in the benzene ring is
deactivated. Hence, aniline does not undergo the Friedel-Crafts reaction.

(vi) Diazonium salts of aromatic amines are more stable than those of aliphatic amines:

The diazonium ion undergoes resonance as shown below:

This resonance accounts for the stability of the diazonium ion. Hence, diazonium salts of
aromatic amines are more stable than those of aliphatic amines.

(vii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is preferred for synthesising primary amines:

Gabriel phthalimide synthesis results in the formation of 1° amine only. 2° or 3° amines are
not formed in this synthesis. Thus, a pure 1° amine can be obtained. Therefore, Gabriel
phthalimide synthesis is preferred for synthesizing primary amines.

Question 13.4:
Arrange the following:

(i) In decreasing order of the pK b values:

C 2 H 5 NH 2 , C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 , (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH and C 6 H 5 NH 2

(ii) In increasing order of basic strength:

C 6 H 5 NH 2 , C 6 H 5 N(CH 3 ) 2 , (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH and CH 3 NH 2

(iii) In increasing order of basic strength:

(a) Aniline, p-nitroaniline and p-toluidine

(b) C 6 H 5 NH 2 , C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 , C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 .

(iv) In decreasing order of basic strength in gas phase:

C 2 H 5 NH 2 , (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH, (C 2 H 5 ) 3 N and NH 3
(v) In increasing order of boiling point:

C 2 H 5 OH, (CH 3 ) 2 NH, C 2 H 5 NH 2

(vi) In increasing order of solubility in water:

C 6 H 5 NH 2 , (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH, C 2 H 5 NH 2 .

Answer:
(i) In C 2 H 5 NH 2 , only one −C 2 H 5 group is present while in (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH, two −C 2 H 5 groups
are present. Thus, the +I effect is more in (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH than in C 2 H 5 NH 2 . Therefore, the
electron density over the N-atom is more in (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH than in C 2 H 5 NH 2 . Hence,
(C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH is more basic than C 2 H 5 NH 2 .

Also, both C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 and C 6 H 5 NH 2 are less basic than (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH and C 2 H 5 NH 2 due to
the delocalization of the lone pair in the former two. Further, among C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 and
C 6 H 5 NH 2 , the former will be more basic due to the +T effect of −CH 3 group. Hence, the
order of increasing basicity of the given compounds is as follows:

C 6 H 5 NH 2 < C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 < C 2 H 5 NH 2 < (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH

We know that the higher the basic strength, the lower is the pK b values.

C 6 H 5 NH 2 > C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 > C 2 H 5 NH 2 > (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH

(ii) C 6 H 5 N(CH 3 ) 2 is more basic than C 6 H 5 NH 2 due to the presence of the +I effect of two
−CH 3 groups in C 6 H 5 N(CH 3 ) 2 . Further, CH 3 NH 2 contains one −CH 3 group while
(C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH contains two −C 2 H 5 groups. Thus, (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH is more basic than C 2 H 5 NH 2 .

Now, C 6 H 5 N(CH 3 ) 2 is less basic than CH 3 NH 2 because of the−R effect of −C 6 H 5 group.

Hence, the increasing order of the basic strengths of the given compounds is as follows:

C 6 H 5 NH 2 < C 6 H 5 N(CH 3 ) 2 < CH 3 NH 2 < (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH

(iii) (a)

In p-toluidine, the presence of electron-donating −CH 3 group increases the electron

density on the N-atom.

Thus, p-toluidine is more basic than aniline.

On the other hand, the presence of electron-withdrawing

−NO 2 group decreases the electron density over the N−atom in p-nitroaniline. Thus, p-
nitroaniline is less basic than aniline.

Hence, the increasing order of the basic strengths of the given compounds is as follows:

p-Nitroaniline < Aniline < p-Toluidine

(b) C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 is more basic than C 6 H 5 NH 2 due to the presence of electron-donating

−CH 3 group in C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 .

Again, in C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 , −C 6 H 5 group is directly attached to the N-atom. However, it is not

so in C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 . Thus, in C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 , the −R effect of −C 6 H 5 group decreases the
electron density over the N-atom. Therefore, C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 is more basic than
C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 .

Hence, the increasing order of the basic strengths of the given compounds is as follows:

C 6 H 5 NH 2 < C 6 H 5 NHCH 3 < C 6 H 5 CH 2 NH 2 .

(iv) In the gas phase, there is no solvation effect. As a result, the basic strength mainly
depends upon the +I effect. The higher the +I effect, the stronger is the base. Also, the
greater the number of alkyl groups, the higher is the +I effect. Therefore, the given
compounds can be arranged in the decreasing order of their basic strengths in the gas
phase as follows:

(C 2 H 5 ) 3 N > (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH > C 2 H 5 NH 2 > NH 3

(v) The boiling points of compounds depend on the extent of H-bonding present in that
compound. The more extensive the H-bonding in the compound, the higher is the boiling
point. (CH 3 ) 2 NH contains only one H−atom whereas C 2 H 5 NH 2 contains two H-atoms.
Then, C 2 H 5 NH 2 undergoes more extensive H-bonding than (CH 3 ) 2 NH. Hence, the boiling
point of C 2 H 5 NH 2 is higher than that of (CH 3 ) 2 NH.

Further, O is more electronegative than N. Thus, C 2 H 5 OH forms stronger H−bonds than

C 2 H 5 NH 2 . As a result, the boiling point of C 2 H 5 OH is higher than that of C 2 H 5 NH 2 and
(CH 3 ) 2 NH.

Now, the given compounds can be arranged in the increasing order of their boiling points
as follows:

(CH 3 ) 2 NH < C 2 H 5 NH 2 < C 2 H 5 OH

(vi) The more extensive the H−bonding, the higher is the solubility. C 2 H 5 NH 2 contains two
H-atoms whereas (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH contains only one H-atom. Thus, C 2 H 5 NH 2 undergoes more
extensive H−bonding than (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH. Hence, the solubility in water of C 2 H 5 NH 2 is more
than that of (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH.
Further, the solubility of amines decreases with increase in the molecular mass. This is
because the molecular mass of amines increases with an increase in the size of the
hydrophobic part. The molecular mass of C 6 H 5 NH 2 is greater than that of C 2 H 5 NH 2 and
(C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH.

Hence, the increasing order of their solubility in water is as follows:

C 6 H 5 NH 2 < (C 2 H 5 ) 2 NH < C 2 H 5 NH 2

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Question 13.5:
How will you convert:

(i) Ethanoic acid into methanamine

(ii) Hexanenitrile into 1-aminopentane

(iii) Methanol to ethanoic acid

(iv) Ethanamine into methanamine

(v) Ethanoic acid into propanoic acid

(vi) Methanamine into ethanamine

(vii) Nitromethane into dimethylamine

(viii) Propanoic acid into ethanoic acid

Answer:
(i)

(ii)

(iii)
(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)
Question 13.6:
Describe a method for the identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Also
write chemical equations of the reactions involved.

Answer:
Primary, secondary and tertiary amines can be identified and distinguished by Hinsberg’s
test. In this test, the amines are allowed to react with Hinsberg’s reagent,
benzenesulphonyl chloride (C 6 H 5 SO 2 Cl). The three types of amines react differently with
Hinsberg’s reagent. Therefore, they can be easily identified using Hinsberg’s reagent.

Primary amines react with benzenesulphonyl chloride to form N-alkylbenzenesulphonyl

amide which is soluble in alkali.

Due to the presence of a strong electron-withdrawing sulphonyl group in the

sulphonamide, the H−atom attached to nitrogen can be easily released as proton. So, it is
acidic and dissolves in alkali.

Secondary amines react with Hinsberg’s reagent to give a sulphonamide which is insoluble
in alkali.

There is no H−atom attached to the N-atom in the sulphonamide. Therefore, it is not acidic
and insoluble in alkali.

On the other hand, tertiary amines do not react with Hinsberg’s reagent at all.

Question 13.7:
Write short notes on the following:

(i) Carbylamine reaction (ii) Diazotisation

(iii) Hofmann’s bromamide reaction (iv) Coupling reaction

(v) Ammonolysis (vi) Acetylation

(vii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.

Answer:
(i) Carbylamine reaction

Carbylamine reaction is used as a test for the identification of primary amines. When
aliphatic and aromatic primary amines are heated with chloroform and ethanolic potassium
hydroxide, carbylamines (or isocyanides) are formed. These carbylamines have very
unpleasant odours. Secondary and tertiary amines do not respond to this test.

For example,

(ii) Diazotisation

Aromatic primary amines react with nitrous acid (prepared in situ from NaNO 2 and a
mineral acid such as HCl) at low temperatures (273-278 K) to form diazonium salts. This
conversion of aromatic primary amines into diazonium salts is known as diazotization.

For example, on treatment with NaNO 2 and HCl at 273−278 K, aniline produces
benzenediazonium chloride, with NaCl and H 2 O as by-products.

(iii) Hoffmann bromamide reaction

When an amide is treated with bromine in an aqueous or ethanolic solution of sodium

hydroxide, a primary amine with one carbon atom less than the original amide is produced.
This degradation reaction is known as Hoffmann bromamide reaction. This reaction
involves the migration of an alkyl or aryl group from the carbonyl carbon atom of the amide
to the nitrogen atom.

For example,
(iv) Coupling reaction

The reaction of joining two aromatic rings through the −N=N−bond is known as coupling
reaction. Arenediazonium salts such as benzene diazonium salts react with phenol or
aromatic amines to form coloured azo compounds.

It can be observed that, the para-positions of phenol and aniline are coupled with the
diazonium salt. This reaction proceeds through electrophilic substitution.

(v) Ammonolysis

When an alkyl or benzyl halide is allowed to react with an ethanolic solution of ammonia, it
undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction in which the halogen atom is replaced by an
amino (−NH 2 ) group. This process of cleavage of the carbon-halogen bond is known as
ammonolysis.

When this substituted ammonium salt is treated with a strong base such as sodium
hydroxide, amine is obtained.

Though primary amine is produced as the major product, this process produces a mixture
of primary, secondary and tertiary amines, and also a quaternary ammonium salt as
shown.

(vi) Acetylation

Acetylation (or ethanoylation) is the process of introducing an acetyl group into a

molecule.
Aliphatic and aromatic primary and secondary amines undergo acetylation reaction by
nucleophilic substitution when treated with acid chlorides, anhydrides or esters. This
reaction involves the replacement of the hydrogen atom of −NH 2 or > NH group by the
acetyl group, which in turn leads to the production of amides. To shift the equilibrium to the
right hand side, the HCl formed during the reaction is removed as soon as it is formed.
This reaction is carried out in the presence of a base (such as pyridine) which is stronger
than the amine.

When amines react with benzoyl chloride, the reaction is also known as benzoylation.

For example,

(vii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis

Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is a very useful method for the preparation of aliphatic
primary amines. It involves the treatment of phthalimide with ethanolic potassium
hydroxide to form potassium salt of phthalimide. This salt is further heated with alkyl
halide, followed by alkaline hydrolysis to yield the corresponding primary amine.
Question 13.8:
Accomplish the following conversions:

(i) Nitrobenzene to benzoic acid

(ii) Benzene to m-bromophenol

(iii) Benzoic acid to aniline

(iv) Aniline to 2,4,6-tribromofluorobenzene

(v) Benzyl chloride to 2-phenylethanamine

(vi) Chlorobenzene to p-chloroaniline

(vii) Aniline to p-bromoaniline

(viii) Benzamide to toluene

(ix) Aniline to benzyl alcohol.

Answer:
(i)
(ii)

(iii)

(iv)
(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)
(ix)

Question 13.9:
Give the structures of A, B and C in the following reactions:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

Answer:
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)
(vi)

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Question 13.10:
An aromatic compound ‘A’ on treatment with aqueous ammonia and heating

forms compound ‘B’ which on heating with Br 2 and KOH forms a compound ‘C’

of molecular formula C 6 H 7 N. Write the structures and IUPAC names of compounds A, B

and C.

Answer:
It is given that compound ‘C’ having the molecular formula, C 6 H 7 N is formed by heating
compound ‘B’ with Br 2 and KOH. This is a Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction.
Therefore, compound ‘B’ is an amide and compound ‘C’ is an amine. The only amine
having the molecular formula, C 6 H 7 N is aniline, (C 6 H 5 NH 2 ).

Therefore, compound ‘B’ (from which ’C’ is formed) must be benzamide, (C 6 H 5 CONH 2 ).
Further, benzamide is formed by heating compound ‘A’ with aqueous ammonia. Therefore,
compound ‘A’ must be benzoic acid.

The given reactions can be explained with the help of the following equations:

Question 13.11:
Complete the following reactions:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

Answer:
(i)

(ii)
(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

Question 13.12:
Why cannot aromatic primary amines be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide synthesis?

Answer:
Gabriel phthalimide synthesis is used for the preparation of aliphatic primary amines. It
involves nucleophilic substitution (S N 2) of alkyl halides by the anion formed by the
phthalimide.
But aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution with the anion formed by the
phthalimide.

Hence, aromatic primary amines cannot be prepared by this process.

Question 13.13:
Write the reactions of (i) aromatic and (ii) aliphatic primary amines with nitrous acid.

Answer:
(i) Aromatic amines react with nitrous acid (prepared in situ from NaNO 2 and a mineral
acid such as HCl) at 273 − 278 K to form stable aromatic diazonium salts i.e., NaCl and
H 2 O.

(ii) Aliphatic primary amines react with nitrous acid (prepared in situ from NaNO 2 and a
mineral acid such as HCl) to form unstable aliphatic diazonium salts, which further
produce alcohol and HCl with the evolution of N 2 gas.
Question 13.14:
Give plausible explanation for each of the following:

(i) Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?

(ii) Why do primary amines have higher boiling point than tertiary amines?

(iii) Why are aliphatic amines stronger bases than aromatic amines?

Answer:
(i) Amines undergo protonation to give amide ion.

Similarly, alcohol loses a proton to give alkoxide ion.

In an amide ion, the negative charge is on the N-atom whereas in alkoxide ion, the
negative charge is on the O-atom. Since O is more electronegative than N, O can
accommodate the negative charge more easily than N. As a result, the amide ion is less
stable than the alkoxide ion. Hence, amines are less acidic than alcohols of comparable
molecular masses.

(ii) In a molecule of tertiary amine, there are no H−atoms whereas in primary amines, two
hydrogen atoms are present. Due to the presence of H−atoms, primary amines undergo
extensive intermolecular H−bonding.
As a result, extra energy is required to separate the molecules of primary amines. Hence,
primary amines have higher boiling points than tertiary amines.

(iii) Due to the −R effect of the benzene ring, the electrons on the N- atom are less
available in case of aromatic amines. Therefore, the electrons on the N-atom in aromatic
amines cannot be donated easily. This explains why aliphatic amines are stronger bases
than aromatic amines.