Practice Physical Properties (9.5) - Amines

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Question 1.
What state are lower aliphatic amines typically found in?
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Think of the smallest members like methylamine.
Question 2.
What is the trend of solubility in water for amines as molecular weight increases?
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Consider the size of the hydrophobic alkyl groups.
3Question 3.
What physical state do lower aliphatic amines commonly exhibit?
- Liquid
- Gas
- Solid
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Recall the smallest members of the amine group.
4Question 4.
True or False: Tertiary amines have higher boiling points than primary amines.
- True
- False
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Think about the structure of amines.
Question 5.
Discuss the implications of the solubility of aniline in water compared to other amines. What are the factors affecting its solubility?
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Consider the hydrophobic effects of the benzene ring.
Question 6.
Analyze the boiling points of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines in detail, considering hydrogen bonding and sterics.
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Reflect on how molecular structure affects intermolecular forces and boiling points.

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