The fourth orbital of nitrogen in all amines contains an
unshared pair of electrons Due to the presence of
unshared pair of electrons, the angle C–N–E, (where E is
After studying this Unit, you will be
·able to
describe amines as derivatives of
ammonia having a pyramidal
structure;
·
classify amines as primary,
secondary and tertiary;
·
name amines by common names
and IUPAC system;
·
describe some of the important
methods of preparation of amines;
·
explain the properties of amines;
·
distinguish between primary,
secondary and tertiary amines;
·
describe the method of prepara-
tion of diazonium salts and their
importance in the synthesis of a
series of aromatic compounds
including azo dyes Objectives
“The chief commercial use of amines is as intermediates in the
synthesis of medicines and fibres” Unit
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