Chemistry Amines 2 Marks
Appeared in: 2023 (3 sets)
(a) (i) Draw the zwitter ion structure for sulphanilic acid. (ii) How can the activating effect of $-\text{NH}_2$ group in aniline be controlled? OR (b) (i) Complete the reaction with the main product formed : (Image showing benzenediazonium chloride reacting with ethanol) (ii) Convert Bromoethane to Propanamine.
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(a) Solution

(i) Zwitter ion structure for sulphanilic acid: [1 Mark]

Sulphanilic acid ($p\text{-aminobenzenesulphonic acid}$) exists as a zwitter ion due to the internal acid-base reaction between the basic $-\text{NH}_2$ group and the acidic $-\text{SO}_3\text{H}$ group.

$$ \text{H}_2\text{N}-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{SO}_3\text{H} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}_3\text{N}^+-\text{C}_6\text{H}_4-\text{SO}_3^- $$

(ii) Controlling the activating effect of $-\text{NH}_2$ group: [1 Mark]

The activating effect of the $-\text{NH}_2$ group is controlled by acetylation. By reacting aniline with acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride in the presence of pyridine, the $-\text{NH}_2$ group is converted into an acetanilide group ($-\text{NHCOCH}_3$).

Step-by-step logic:

  • The lone pair of nitrogen in the acetanilide group participates in resonance with the carbonyl group ($>\text{C}=\text{O}$), reducing its electron-donating capacity to the benzene ring.
  • This prevents poly-substitution and oxidation, allowing for controlled electrophilic substitution.

(b) Solution (OR Choice)

(i) Reaction of benzenediazonium chloride with ethanol: [1 Mark]

Step 1 (Reaction Equation): Benzenediazonium chloride is reduced by ethanol, which itself gets oxidized to acetaldehyde.

$$ \text{C}_6\text{H}_5\text{N}_2^+\text{Cl}^- + \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_6 + \text{CH}_3\text{CHO} + \text{N}_2 + \text{HCl} $$

Step 2 (Final Product): The main organic product is Benzene.

(ii) Conversion: Bromoethane to Propanamine: [1 Mark]

Step 1 (Step-wise Working):

  • Step A: React bromoethane with alcoholic $\text{KCN}$ to increase the carbon chain. $$ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{Br} + \text{KCN (alc.)} \rightarrow \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CN} + \text{KBr} $$
  • Step B: Reduction of propanenitrile using $\text{LiAlH}_4$ or $\text{H}_2/\text{Ni}$. $$ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CN} + 4[\text{H}] \xrightarrow{\text{LiAlH}_4} \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2 $$

Step 3 (Final Product): Propan-1-amine ($\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2$).

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