Chapter 9: Amines (CBSE Class 12)

Introduction

Amines

• Amines are the ammonia derivatives obtained by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms by alkyl/aryl groups.
• In nature, they occur among proteins, vitamins, alkaloids and hormones.

Diazonium Salts

• Arenediazonium salts have the general formula ArN₂⁺X^–, Ar stands for the aryl (-C₆H₅) Group and X^– is Cl^–, Br^–, NO₃^–, HSO₄^–, BF₄^–, etc.

Structure of Amines

Classification of Amines

Nomenclature of Amines

Preparation of Amines

Physical Properties of Amines

Chemical Properties / Reactions of Amines

Methods of Preparation of Diazonium Salts

Physical Properties of Diazonium Salts

Chemical Reactions of Diazonium Salts

Importance of Diazonium Salts in Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds