Amines Quiz

What is the general formula for amines?

• R-NH4

• R-NH

• R-NH3

• R-NH2

Name the following amine: CH3CH2NH2

• Ethylamine

• Methylamine

• Propylamine

• Butylamine

Do amines have higher or lower boiling points compared to alkanes of similar molecular weight?

• Equal

• Depends on the functional group

• Lower

• Higher

Which functional group do amines belong to?

• Amines belong to the carboxyl functional group.

• Amines belong to the amine functional group.

• Amines belong to the hydroxyl functional group.

• Amines belong to the aldehyde functional group.

How are amines classified based on the number of alkyl or aryl groups attached to the nitrogen atom?

• Primary, Secondary, Quinary

• Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

• Secondary, Quaternary, Quinary

• Primary, Quaternary, Tertiary

What is the IUPAC name for the amine with the molecular formula C4H11N?

• Methylamine

• Ethylamine

• Butylamine

• Propylamine

Are amines considered to be weak bases or weak acids?

• Strong bases

• Strong acids

• Weak bases

• Neutral compounds

What is the effect of increasing the number of carbon atoms in an amine on its solubility in water?

• The solubility in water becomes acidic.

• The solubility in water remains the same.

• The solubility in water increases.

• The solubility in water decreases.