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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

17. Amines

Amine Reactions

GOB Chemistry

17. Amines

Amine Reactions

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Problem 38c

Textbook Question

Using condensed structural formulas, or line-angle formulas if cyclic, write the balanced chemical equations for the (1) reaction of each of the following amines with water and (2) neutralization with HBr:
c. N-methylaniline

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Step 1: Understand the structure of N-methylaniline. N-methylaniline is an aromatic amine where a methyl group (-CH₃) is attached to the nitrogen atom of an aniline molecule (C₆H₅NH₂). Its condensed structural formula is C₆H₅NHCH₃.

Step 2: Write the reaction of N-methylaniline with water. Amines are weak bases and react with water to form an ammonium ion and hydroxide ion. Represent the reaction as: C₆H₅NHCH₃ + H₂O ⇌ C₆H₅NH₂CH₃⁺ + OH⁻.

Step 3: Balance the chemical equation for the reaction with water. Ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. In this case, the equation is already balanced.

Step 4: Write the neutralization reaction of N-methylaniline with HBr. Amines react with strong acids like HBr to form an ammonium salt. Represent the reaction as: C₆H₅NHCH₃ + HBr → C₆H₅NH₂CH₃⁺Br⁻.

Step 5: Balance the chemical equation for the neutralization reaction. Verify that the number of atoms and charges are balanced on both sides of the equation. In this case, the equation is already balanced.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Condensed Structural Formulas

Condensed structural formulas provide a simplified representation of a molecule, showing the arrangement of atoms and the connectivity between them without depicting all the bonds explicitly. For example, in the case of amines, the formula indicates the presence of nitrogen and its attached groups, which is crucial for understanding their reactivity with water and acids.

Neutralization Reaction

A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base to produce water and a salt. In the context of amines, which can act as weak bases, the reaction with a strong acid like HBr results in the formation of an ammonium salt. This concept is essential for writing the balanced equation for the neutralization of N-methylaniline with HBr.

Line-Angle Formulas

Line-angle formulas, also known as skeletal formulas, are a shorthand way of representing organic molecules where vertices represent carbon atoms and lines represent bonds. This method is particularly useful for cyclic compounds and helps in visualizing the structure of amines like N-methylaniline, facilitating the understanding of their reactions with water and acids.

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