A-Level Chemistry Specification

OCR A H432

Section 6.2.1: Amines

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#6.2.1a

the basicity of amines in terms of proton acceptance by the nitrogen lone pair and the reactions of amines with dilute acids, e.g. HCl(aq), to form salts

Comparison of basicity of different amines not required.
Restricted to inorganic acids.

#6.2.1b

the preparation of:

(i) aliphatic amines by substitution of haloalkanes with excess ethanolic ammonia and amines
(ii) aromatic amines by reduction of nitroarenes using tin and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Including formation of primary amines from ammonia and secondary/tertiary amines from amines.
See also reduction of nitriles (see 6.2.4c).