Practice Reduction of amides - 9.4.4 | 9. Amines | CBSE Grade 12 Chemistry Part 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is an amide?

💡 Hint: Remember the structure contains R-CO-NH2.

Question 2

Easy

Name a common reducing agent for amides.

💡 Hint: Think of a strong hydride donor.

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Question 1

What is the main product of reducing an amide using lithium aluminium hydride?

  • Primary amine
  • Secondary amine
  • Tertiary amine

💡 Hint: Focus on the nitrogen atoms remaining after the reduction.

Question 2

True or False: Catalytic hydrogenation can be used to convert amides into amines.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions required for catalytic hydrogenation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Write the complete reaction mechanism for the reduction of benzenamide to benzylamine using LiAlH4.

💡 Hint: Consider each electron transfer and resulting charges.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of using catalytic hydrogenation on amides in industrial settings.

💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency and potential challenges of scaling up these reactions.

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