Methods of Preparation of Amines

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Methods of Preparation of Amines: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Methods of Preparation of Amines, Preparation of Amines by Reduction of Nitro Compounds, Preparation of Amines by Ammonolysis of Alkyl Halides and, Preparation of Amines by Reduction of Nitriles

Important Questions on Methods of Preparation of Amines

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The reagent used in the conversion of methyl bromide to methylamine is _____.

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Give an example of the preparation of primary amines from alkyl halide using alkyl azide.

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Methanamine can be prepared when methyl bromide is treated with sodium azide. The catalyst used in the reaction is:

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Write the equation for the conversion of methyl bromide to methanamine using sodium azide.

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Explain the conversion of methyl bromide to methanamine using sodium azide.

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What happens when ethanol reacts with ammonia in the presence of alumina?

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State the conversion of ethanol to ethylamine.

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Explain the preparation of amines by Sabatier-Mailhe method.

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Ethylamine is produced when ethanol is heated with ammonia. The catalyst used in the reaction is:

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Write the equation for the reaction of ethanol with ammonia in the presence of Al2O3.

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What happens when phenol reacts with ammonia in the presence of zinc chloride?

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Phenol can be converted into _____ by heating it with ammonia in the presence of zinc chloride as a catalyst.

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Write the equation for the reaction of phenol with ammonia in the presence of ZnCl2.

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Aniline is produced when phenol is heated with ammonia. The catalyst used in the reaction is:

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Explain the conversion of phenol to aniline.

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The source of nitrogen in Gabriel synthesis of amines is _____.(Potassium phthalimide/Potassium cyanide)

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Identify the compound 'B' in the following series of reactions.

Ethanenitrile Na/alcoholA NaNO2 /dil.HClB

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How many moles of methyl iodide are required to convert ethylamine, diethylamine and triethylamine into quaternary ammonium salt, respectively?

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Which of the following reagents would not be a good choice for reducing an aryl nitro compound to an amine?

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Amongst the given set of reactants, the most appropriate for preparing 2º amine is _____.