2 x 1 hour lessons

This module explores the chemistry of amines, including their preparation, structure, and behaviour as bases and nucleophiles. You’ll learn how to recognise and name primary, secondary and tertiary amines, and understand the reactions they undergo, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.

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By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Name and classify different types of amines

• Describe and explain the basic properties of amines using electron pair donation

• Predict and write equations for the preparation of primary aliphatic amines and aromatic amines

• Explain the nucleophilic behaviour of amines and their use in further synthesis

AQA Specification Points:

3.26 Preparation

3.27 Base properties

3.28 Nucleophilic properties