Amines Mini Guide

Which of the following is a correct representation of a primary amine?

• A molecule with three hydrogen atoms attached to a nitrogen atom.

• A molecule with two hydrogen atoms and one alkyl group attached to a nitrogen atom.

• A molecule with two alkyl groups attached to a nitrogen atom.

• A molecule with three alkyl groups attached to a nitrogen atom.

What is the classification of an amine with two alkyl groups attached to a nitrogen atom?

• Primary amine

• Secondary amine

• Tertiary amine

• Quaternary amine

Identify the molecule that is not an amine.

• A molecule with three hydrogen atoms attached to a nitrogen atom.

• A molecule with two hydrogen atoms and one alkyl group attached to a nitrogen atom.

• A molecule with two alkyl groups attached to a nitrogen atom.

• A molecule with three alkyl groups attached to a nitrogen atom.

Which of the following functions can amines perform due to their lone pair of electrons?

• Act as an acid

• Function as a base

• Serve as a reducing agent

• Act as a catalyst

What is the correct IUPAC name for a primary amine with a three-carbon chain?

• 1-propanamine

• 2-propanamine

• N-methylmethanamine

• 1-methylethanamine

How is a secondary amine indicated in the IUPAC nomenclature?

• By adding the prefix "di-" to the name

• By including the suffix "-amine"

• By having one (N-) in the name

• By having two (N-) in the name

What distinguishes a tertiary amine in its IUPAC name?

• The presence of three (N-) in the name

• The absence of (N-) in the name

• The presence of two (N-) in the name

• The use of the prefix "tri-" in the name

Which of the following is a correct example of a tertiary amine?

• N-methylethanamine

• N,N-dimethylpropanamine

• N-ethylmethanamine

• 2-butanamine

In addition to functioning as a base, what other role can amines play due to their lone pair of electrons?

• Act as a nucleophile

• Serve as an electrophile

• Function as a solvent

• Act as an oxidizing agent

Amines with how many carbon atoms tend to be water insoluble?

• Fewer than 5 carbon atoms

• More than 5 carbon atoms

• Exactly 5 carbon atoms

• All amines are water soluble