Chapter 22: Amines |
Summary
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Step 1: The N in ammonia functions as the nucleophile and attacks the electrophilic C of the alkyl halide displacing the bromide and creating the new C-N bond. |
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Step 2: An acid/base reaction. The base (excess ammonia) deprotonates the positive N (ammonium) center creating the alkylation product, the primary amine. |
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© Dr. Ian Hunt, Department of Chemistry |