Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
Definition of a base
Answer: A base is a proton acceptor
2.
How do amines act as bases
Answer: Lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen accepts a proton
3.
Write an equation for methylamine and hydrochloric acid
Answer: CH3NH2 + HCl -> CH3NH3Cl
4.
State 2 methods of producing an aliphatic amine
Answer: Substitution of a haloalkane with excess ethanolic ammonia/amine followed by NaOH OR Reduction of a nitrile group
5.
What is a limitation of producing an amine by substitution of a haloalkane?
Answer: Further substitution possible (primary amine product then becomes nucleophile for another substitution to produce a secondary amine and so on…)
6.
How can further substitution be prevented?
Answer: Use an excess of ammonia
7.
How can further substitution be encouraged?
Answer: Use an excess of haloalkane
8.
What are stereoisomers?
Answer: Molecules with the same structural formula but a different arrangement of atoms in space
9.
What are the 2 main types of stereoisomerism
Answer: E/Z Isomerism Optical Isomerism
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