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Amines
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 40 questions
13. Amines — worked examples
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Solved Examples
Worked · 2
- Solved Ex.13.1Write reaction to convert methyl bromide into ethyl amine ? Also, comment on the number of carbon atoms in the starting compound and the product.
- Solved Ex.13.1bWrite the scheme for preparation of p-bromoaniline from aniline. Justify your answer.
Exercises
38 q
1. Choose the most correct option
Practice · 10
- Choose the most correct option.Ex Q.1 (i)The hybridisation of nitrogen in primary amine is ............
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- Ex Q.1 (ii)Isobutylamine is an example of ............
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- Ex Q.1 (iii)Which one of the following compounds has the highest boiling point ?
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- Ex Q.1 (iv)Which of the following has the highest basic strength ?
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- Ex Q.1 (v)Which type of amine does produce when treated with ?
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- Ex Q.1 (vi)Carbylamine test is given by
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- Ex Q.1 (vii)Which one of the following compounds does not react with acetyl chloride ?
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- Ex Q.1 (viii)Which of the following compounds will dissolve in aqueous NaOH after undergoing reaction with Hinsberg reagent ?
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- Ex Q.1 (ix)Identify 'B' in the following reactions
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- Ex Q.1 (x)Which one of the following compounds contains azo linkage ?
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2. Answer in one sentence
Practice · 10
- Answer in one sentence.Ex Q.2 (i)Write reaction of p-toluenesulfonyl chloride with diethylamine.
- Ex Q.2 (ii)How many moles of methylbromide are required to convert ethanamine to N, N-dimethyl ethanamine ?
- Ex Q.2 (iii)Which amide does produce ethanamine by Hofmann bromamide degradation reaction?
- Ex Q.2 (iv)Write the order of basicity of aliphatic alkylamine in gaseous phase.
- Ex Q.2 (v)Why are primary aliphatic amines stronger bases than ammonia ?
- Ex Q.2 (vi)Predict the product of the following reaction. Nitrobenzene ?
- Ex Q.2 (vii)Write the IUPAC name of benzylamine.
- Ex Q.2 (viii)Arrange the following amines in an increasing order of boiling points. n-propylamine, ethylmethyl amine, trimethylamine.
- Ex Q.2 (ix)Write the balanced chemical equations for the action of dil on diethylamine.
- Ex Q.2 (x)Arrange the following amines in the increasing order of their values. Aniline, Cyclohexylamine, 4-Nitroaniline
3. Answer the following
Practice · 11
- Answer the followingEx Q.3 (i)Identify A and B in the following reactions. .
- Ex Q.3 (ii)Explain the basic nature of amines with suitable example.
- Ex Q.3 (iii)What is diazotisation ? Write diazotisation reaction of aniline.
- Ex Q.3 (iv)Write reaction to convert acetic acid into methylamine.
- Ex Q.3 (v)Write a short note on coupling reactions.
- Ex Q.3 (vi)Explain Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.
- Ex Q.3 (vii)Explain carbylamine reaction with suitable examples.
- Ex Q.3 (viii)Write reaction to convert (i) methanamine into ethanamine (ii) Aniline into p-bromoaniline.
- Ex Q.3 (ix)Complete the following reactions : a. b. ?
- Ex Q.3 (x)Explain Ammonolysis of alkyl halides.
- Ex Q.3 (xi)Write reaction to convert ethylamine into methylamine.
4. Answer the following
Practice · 7
- Answer the following.Ex Q.4 (i)Write the IUPAC names of the following amines : a. b. c.
- Ex Q.4 (ii)What are amines ? How are they classified ?
- Ex Q.4 (iii)Write IUPAC names of the following amines. a. b. and c. are shown in the figure.
- Ex Q.4 (iv)Write reactions to prepare ethanamine from a. Acetonitrile b. Nitroethane c. Propionamide
- Ex Q.4 (v)What is the action of acetic anhydride on ethylamine, diethylamine and triethylamine ?
- Ex Q.4 (vii)Distinguish between ethylamine, diethylamine and triethylamine by using Hinsberg's reagent ?
- Ex Q.4 (viii)Write reactions to bring about the following conversions : a. Aniline into p-nitroaniline b. Aniline into sulphanilic acid ?
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 18 papers · 2014 to 2026
2014: 1 questions per paper. 2015: 1 questions per paper. 2016: 1 questions per paper. 2017: 2 questions per paper. 2018: 2 questions per paper. 2019: 1 questions per paper. 2020: 2 questions per paper. 2022: 1 questions per paper. 2023: 1.5 questions per paper. 2024: 1.7 questions per paper. 2025: 2 questions per paper. 2026: 3 questions per paper
June 2026
3 q
- Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiiPreparation of ethanamine from acetonitrile represents
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Preparation of Amines - Q. 7What is the action of following reagents on ethyl amine? (Indicate by reaction) (a) Nitrous acid (b) Chloroform and KOHChemical Properties of Amines
- Q. 17(iii)Write chemical reaction for conversion of benzene diazonium chloride into benzene.Arene Diazonium Salts
February 2026
3 q
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiiThe correct order for basic strength of amines and ammonia is _____.
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Basicity of Amines - Q. 16(i)Convert, acetamide into ethyl amine.Preparation of Amines
- Q. 24(ii)Write the structure of zwitter ion of sulfanilic acid. Write the reaction between benzene diazonium chloride and phenol in alkaline medium.Arene Diazonium Salts
July 2025
2 q
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.ivComplete the following reaction :Preparation of Amines
- Q. 23(a) What is the action of following on ethylamine (i) Hinsberg reagent (ii) Nitrous acid (b) Write increasing order of basicity for , andChemical Properties of Amines
February 2025
4 q
- Q.22.bWrite chemical equations involved in : (i) Carbylamine reaction for ethylamine. (ii) Hoffmann Bromamide degradation for acetamide.Preparation of Amines
- Q. 18(ii)Write the name and formula of the reagent used to convert alkyl halide to nitroalkane.Preparation of Amines
- Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.xWhich of the following is a secondary amine?
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Classification and Nomenclature of Amines - Answer the following questions :Q.2.iWrite the structural formula of N, N-dimethylethanamine.Classification and Nomenclature of Amines
July 2024
3 q
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.viWrite the IUPAC name of amine formed when acetamide undergoes Hofmann bromamide degradation.Preparation of Amines
- Q. 14Write the reaction when ethylamine is treated with : (a) excess of ethyl bromide (b) Hinsberg's reagentChemical Properties of Amines
- Q. 23(ii)Draw structure of Zwitter ion of sulfanilic acid.Basicity of Amines
February 2024
2 q
- Answer the following questions :Q.2.iiWrite the name of reduction product formed when ethyl cyanide is treated with sodium and alcohol.Preparation of Amines
- Q. 8Why amines are basic in nature? Among dimethylamine and diethylamine , which one is more basic?Basicity of Amines
March 2023
3 q
- Answer the following questions:Q.2.iiWrite the name of the product formed by the action of /ether on acetamide.Preparation of Amines
- Q. 9What is the action of the following reagents on ethyl amine (i) Chloroform and caustic potash (ii) Nitrous acidChemical Properties of Amines
- Q. 26(ii)Write IUPAC name and structure of methylphenylamine.Classification and Nomenclature of Amines
March 2022
1 q
- Q.1.viiiAcid anhydride on reaction with primary amine gives a compound having which functional group?
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Chemical Properties of Amines
February 2020
2 q
- Q.2.ivWrite chemical reactions involved in formation of ethylamine using acetaldoxime.Preparation of Amines
- Q.1.viThe number of moles of methyl iodide required to prepare tetramethyl ammonium iodide from of methyl amine is/are _____.
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Chemical Properties of Amines
March 2019
1 q
- Q.27.A.(OR)What are amines?Classification and Nomenclature of Amines
March 2018
2 q
- Q.8.iii(OR)Explain Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction.Preparation of Amines
- Q.8.ivHow are ethylamine and diethylamine distinguished by using nitrous acid?Chemical Properties of Amines
March 2017
2 q
- Q.6.iiWrite a note on Hoffmann bromide degradation.Preparation of Amines
- Q.8.iWrite the action of and dil. on: . Ethylamine . Aniline . Diethylamine. How is nylon 6,6 prepared? What are 'antacids'? Write any 'two' side effects of tranquilizers.Chemical Properties of Amines
March 2016
1 q
- Q.8.ivWhich of the following amines yield foul smelling product with haloform and alcoholic ?
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Chemical Properties of Amines
March 2015
1 q
- Q.8.iWrite a note on Gabriel phthalimide synthesis.Preparation of Amines
March 2014
1 q
- Q.8.ivIdentify the weakest base amongst the following.
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Basicity of Amines
The 10 board questions to practise first
The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.
Question 1
Asked 3 times: Mar 2023, Jul 2025, Feb 2026
Q. 16(i)Convert, acetamide into ethyl amine.Question 2
Asked 2 times: Mar 2023, Jun 2026
Q. 7What is the action of following reagents on ethyl amine? (Indicate by reaction) (a) Nitrous acid (b) Chloroform and KOHQuestion 3
Asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Feb 2026
Q. 24(ii)Write the structure of zwitter ion of sulfanilic acid. Write the reaction between benzene diazonium chloride and phenol in alkaline medium.Question 4
Asked 2 times: Mar 2017, Mar 2018
Q.8.iii(OR)Explain Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction.Question 5
This type asked 4 times: Mar 2017, Mar 2018, Mar 2023, Jun 2026. This one: Mar 2018
Q.8.ivHow are ethylamine and diethylamine distinguished by using nitrous acid?Question 6
This type asked 3 times: Feb 2020, Feb 2024, Jun 2026. This one: Jun 2026
Select and write the correct answers for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiiPreparation of ethanamine from acetonitrile representsTap an option to check your answer.
Question 7
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2014, Feb 2024, Feb 2026. This one: Feb 2026
Select and write the correct answer for the following multiple choice type of questions :Q.1.viiiThe correct order for basic strength of amines and ammonia is _____.Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 8
This type asked 3 times: Mar 2017, Mar 2018, Jul 2024. This one: Jul 2024
Answer the following questions :Q.2.viWrite the IUPAC name of amine formed when acetamide undergoes Hofmann bromamide degradation.Question 9
This type asked 2 times: Jul 2024, Jul 2025. This one: Jul 2025
Q. 23(a) What is the action of following on ethylamine (i) Hinsberg reagent (ii) Nitrous acid (b) Write increasing order of basicity for , andQuestion 10
This type asked 2 times: Mar 2023, Feb 2025. This one: Feb 2025
Answer the following questions :Q.2.iWrite the structural formula of N, N-dimethylethanamine.