Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen compounds

Nitrogen compounds — practice question

Compound H may be prepared from benzene as illustrated.
(a(i))[2]

State the reagent(s) and condition(s) required for step 1.

(a(ii))[1]

Step 2 is carried out with chlorine gas present. State the conditions for this reaction.

(a(iii))[1]

Draw the structure of intermediate G in the box.

(a(iv))[2]

State the reagent(s) and condition(s) required for step 3.

(b)[1]

Write an equation to show how compound H, $\text{C}_{10}\text{H}_{13}\text{NH}_2$, acts as a base.

(c)[2]

Compare the basic strengths of ammonia, phenylamine and compound H. Explain your answer.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Accurate rearrangement to $(\mathrm{CH_3})_2\mathrm{C=CH_2}$ using $\mathrm{AlCl_3}$ and heat

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