Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Nitrogen compounds

Nitrogen compounds — practice question

Methylethylamine and 2-methylpropylamine can both be prepared from 2-bromopropane.
(a(i))[1]

Draw the structure of intermediate $X$ in the box above.

(a(ii))[3]

Suggest reagents and conditions for reaction 1, reaction 2, and reaction 3.

(b(i))[1]

Write an equation to show why aqueous solutions of ethylamine are alkaline.

(b(ii))[2]

Compare the basicities of ethylamine and ammonia. Explain your answer.

(c(i))[1]

Explain what is meant by the term buffer solution.

(c(ii))[2]

Write two equations to show how a solution containing a mixture of $\text{CH}_3\text{NH}_2$ and $\text{CH}_3\text{NH}_3\text{Cl}$ acts as a buffer.

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