BRAINCAKEAmines
Amines can be considered to be derivatives of ammonia in which one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced by alkyl or aryl groups. The simplest amine is methylamine CH3NH2. Amines are very reactive and can accept a proton so are bases. They are also nucleophiles as they can donate a lone pair of electrons and form a dative covalent bond.
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Key terms in this lesson
- nucleophile
- An atom or group of atoms that can donate a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond.
More in Nitrogen Compounds
- Properties of Amines
- Basicity of Amines
- Synthesis of Amines
- Reactions of Amines as Bases
- Reactions of Amines as Nucleophiles
- Economic Importance of Amines
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