Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen compounds

Nitrogen compounds — practice question

Because nitrogen molecules are not very reactive, very harsh conditions are needed in the Haber process to make ammonia from nitrogen.
(a)[1]

Suggest why the nitrogen molecule, $\text{N}_2$, shows such low reactivity.

(b(i))[1]

Write an equation showing one possible reaction between nitrogen and oxygen.

(b(ii))[2]

State two situations, one natural and one caused by human activity, in which nitrogen and oxygen react together.

(b(iii))[1]

State the main environmental effect of nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.

(c)[4]

Describe and explain how the basicities of ethylamine and phenylamine compare with ammonia.

(d)[6]

Compound X is a useful intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. X can be made from chloromethylbenzene using the following scheme. (i) What type of reaction is each of the following? step 1 step 2 (ii) Suggest reagents and conditions for step 1, step 2. (iii) Draw the structures of the intermediates T and W in the boxes above.

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