Amines

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Amines

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1

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

(i) (CH3)2 CHNH2 (ii) CH3(CH2)2NH2

(iii) CH3NHCH(CH3)2 (iv) (CH3)3CNH2

(v) C6H5NHCH3 (vi) (CH3CH2)2NCH3

(vii) m−BrC6H4NH2

Answer

(i) 1-Methylethanamine (10 amine)

(ii) Propan-1-amine (10 amine)

(iii) N−Methyl-2-methylethanamine (20 amine)

(iv) 2-Methylpropan-2-amine (10 amine)

(v) N−Methylbenzamine or N-methylaniline (20 amine)

(vi) N-Ethyl-N-methylethanamine (30 amine)

(vii) 3-Bromobenzenamine or 3-bromoaniline (10 amine)

Exercise

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


Exercise

3

Account for the following:

(i) pKb 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) In aniline, the lone pair of electrons on the N-atom is delocalised over the benzene ring. As a result, electron density on the nitrogen atom decreases. Whereas in CH3NH2, + Ieffect of –CH3 group increases the electron density on the N-atom. Therefore, aniline is a weaker base than methylamine and hence its pKb value is higher than that of methylamine.






Exercise

4

Arrange the following:

(i) In decreasing order of the pKbvalues:

C2H5NH2, C6H5NHCH3, (C2H5)2NH and C6H5NH2

(ii) In increasing order of basic strength:

C6H5NH2, C6H5N(CH3)2, (C2H5)2NH and CH3NH2

(iii) In increasing order of basic strength:

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

(b) C6H5NH2, C6H5NHCH3, C6H5CH2NH2.

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

C2H5NH2, (C2H5)2NH, (C2H5)3N and NH3

(v) In increasing order of boiling point:

C2H5OH, (CH3)2NH, C2H5NH2

(vi) In increasing order of solubility in water:

C6H5NH2, (C2H5)2NH, C2H5NH2.

Answer

(i) In C2H5NH2, only one −C2H5 group is present while in (C2H5)2NH, two −C2H5 groups are present. Thus, the +I effect is more in (C2H5)2NH than in C2H5NH2. Therefore, the electron density over the N-atom is more in (C2H5)2NH than in C2H5NH2. Hence, (C2H5)2NH is more basic than C2H5NH2.

Also, both C6H5NHCH3 and C6H5NH2 are less basic than (C2H5)2NH and C2H5NH2 due to the delocalization of the lone pair in the former two. Further, among C6H5NHCH3 and C6H5NH2, the former will be more basic due to the +T effect of −CH3 group. Hence, the order of increasing basicity of the given compounds is as follows:

C6H5NH2 < C6H5NHCH3 < C2H5NH2 < (C2H5)2NH

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

C6H5NH2 > C6H5NHCH3 > C2H5NH2 > (C2H5)2NH

(ii) C6H5N(CH3)2 is more basic than C6H5NH2 due to the presence of the +I effect of two −CH3 groups in C6H5N(CH3)2. Further, CH3NH2 contains one −CH3 group while (C2H5)2NH contains two −C2H5 groups. Thus, (C2H5)2 NH is more basic than C2H5NH2.

Now, C6H5N(CH3)2 is less basic than CH3NH2 because of the−R effect of −C6H5 group.

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

C6H5NH2 < C6H5N(CH3)2 < CH3NH2 < (C2H5)2NH


In p-toluidine, the presence of electron-donating −CH3 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

−NO2 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) C6H5NHCH3 is more basic than C6H5NH2 due to the presence of electron-donating −CH3 group in C6H5NHCH3.

Again, in C6H5NHCH3, −C6H5 group is directly attached to the N-atom. However, it is not so in C6H5CH2NH2. Thus, in C6H5NHCH3, the −R effect of −C6H5 group decreases the electron density over the N-atom. Therefore, C6H5CH2NH2 is more basic than C6H5NHCH3.

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

C6H5NH2 < C6H5NHCH3 < C6H5CH2NH2.

(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:

(C2H5)3N > (C2H5)2NH > C2H5NH2 > NH3

(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. (CH3)2NH contains only one H−atom whereas C2H5NH2 contains two H-atoms. Then, C2H5NH2 undergoes more extensive H-bonding than (CH3)2NH. Hence, the boiling point of C2H5NH2 is higher than that of (CH3)2NH.

Further, O is more electronegative than N. Thus, C2H5OH forms stronger H−bonds than C2H5NH2. As a result, the boiling point of C2H5OH is higher than that of C2H5NH2 and (CH3)2NH.

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

(CH3)2NH < C2H5NH2 < C2H5OH

(vi) The more extensive the H−bonding, the higher is the solubility. C2H5NH2 contains two H-atoms whereas (C2H5)2NH contains only one H-atom. Thus, C2H5NH2 undergoes more extensive H−bonding than (C2H5)2NH. Hence, the solubility in water of C2H5NH2 is more than that of (C2H5)2NH.

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 C6H5NH2 is greater than that of C2H5NH2 and (C2H5)2NH.

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

C6H5NH2 < (C2H5)2NH < C2H5NH2



Exercise

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


Exercise

6

Describe a method for the identification of primary, secondary & tertiary amines. Also write chemical equations of the reactions involved.

Answer

The three type of amines can be distinguished by Hinsberg test. In this test, the amine is shaken with benzenesulphonyl chloride (C6H5SO2Cl) in the presence of excess of aqueous NaOH or KOH. A primary amine reacts to give a clear solution, which on acidification yields an insoluble compound.

Exercise

7

Explain the following given below :

(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: Both aliphatic and aromatic primary amines when warmed with chloroform and an alcoholic solution of KOH, produces isocyanides or carbylamines which have very unpleasant odours. This reaction is called carbylamine reaction.

(ii) Diazotisation: The process of conversion of a primary aromatic amino compound into a diazonium salt, is known as diazotisation. This process is carried out by adding an aqueous solution of sodium nitrite to a solution of primary aromatic amine (e.g., aniline) in excess of HCl at a temperature below 5 ºC.

(iii) Hoffmann’s bromamide reaction: When an amide is treated with bromine in alkali solution, it is converted to a primary amine that has one carbon atom less than the starting amide. This reaction is known as Hoffmann’s bromamide degradation reaction.

(iv) Coupling reaction: In this reaction, arene diazonium salt reacts with aromatic amino compound (in acidic medium) or a phenol (in alkaline medium) to form brightly coloured azo compounds. The reaction generally takes place at para position to the hydroxy or amino group. If para position is blocked, it occurs at ortho position and if both ortho and para positions are occupied, than no coupling takes place.

(v) Ammonolysis: It is a process of replacement of either halogen atom in alkyl halides (or aryl halides) or hydroxyl group in alcohols (or phenols) by amino group. The reagent used for ammonolysis is alcoholic ammonia. Generally, a mixture of primary, secondary and tertiary amine is formed.

(vi) Acetylation: The process of introducing an acetyl (CH3CO–) group into molecule using acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride is called acetylation.

(vii) Gabriel phthalimide synthesis: It is a method of preparation of pure aliphatic and aralkyl primary amines. Phthalimide on treatment with ethanolic KOH gives potassium phathalimide which on heating with a suitable alkyl or aralkyl halides gives N-substituted phthalimides, which on hydrolysis with dil HCl or with alkali give primary amines.

Exercise

8

Give structures for 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



Exercise

9

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

Answer

Exercise

10

An aromatic compound ‘A’ on treatment with aqueous ammonia and heating forms compound ‘B’ which on heating with Br2 and KOH forms a compound ‘C’ of molecular formula C6H7N. Write the structures and IUPAC names of compounds A, B and C.

Answer

Since the compound ‘C’ with molecular formula C6H7N is formed from compound ‘B’ on treatment with Br2 KOH, therefore, compound ‘B’ must be an amide and ‘C’ must be an amine. The only amine having the molecular formula C6H7N, i.e., C6H5NH2 is aniline. Since ‘C’ is aniline, therefore, the amide from which it is formed must be benzamide (C6H5CONH2). Thus, compound ‘B’ is benzamide. Since compound ‘B’ is formed from compound ‘A’ with aqueous ammonia and heating, therefore, compound ‘A’ must be benzoic acid.
Exercise

11

Answer

Exercise

12

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

Answer

The success of Gabriel phthalimide reaction depends upon the nucleophilic attack by the phthalimide anion on the organic halogen compound. Since aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution reactions easily, therefore, arylamines, i.e., aromatic, primary amines cannot be prepared by Gabriel phthalimide reaction.


Exercise

13

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

Answer

Both aromatic and aliphatic primary amines react with HNO2 at 273-278 K to form aromatic and aliphatic diazonium salts respectively. But aliphatic diazonium salts are unstable even at this low temperature and thus decompose readily to form a mixture of compounds. Aromatic and aliphatic primary amines react with HNO2 as follows

Exercise

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

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.


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