Chapter 23, Problem 23.48AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The set of chemical tests that would distinguish $N\text{-}$ methylhexanamide, $1\text{-}$ octanamine and $N,N\text{-dimethyl-1-hexanamine}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Amines are the organic compounds that are formed by replacement of hydrogen from ammonia. Amides are the organic compounds that are formed by combination of carboxylic acids and amine. Amides are hydrolyzed either in acidic or basic media to yield carboxylic acids and amine or ammonium ion and carboxylate anions.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The set of chemical tests that would distinguish $p\text{-}$ methylaniline, benzylamine, $p\text{-}$ cresol, and anisole is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Amines are the organic compounds that are formed by replacement of hydrogen from ammonia. Amines are basic in nature because the nitrogen can donate its lone pairs and also the ability of the nitrogen to accept the proton in water. The phenols are aromatic alcohols. Phenol is acidic in nature because it forms stable phenoxide ion by loss of a proton.