Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the functional group of Amine?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Nitrogen.
Important Points
Amines:
- An amine is a functional group with a nitrogen atom having a lone pair.
- Basically, Amines are derived from ammonia (NH3).
- Nitrogen has a valency of 5, that's why it makes a trivalent with a lone pair.
Uses:
- Amines are used in water purification, medicine manufacturing, and insecticides, and pesticides.
- These are also used in the production of Amino acids.
- It is also used in pain-relieving medicines.
Types:
- Amines are generally of four types:
- Primary Amines
- Secondary Amines
- Tertiary Amines
- Cyclic Amines
- Amines can be obtained from Halogen alkanes.
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