Question 1

Which of the following amines is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses that control the contraction of muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) alkaloid 
C) amide 
D) aminoethane 
E) acetylcholine 
A) epinephrine 
B) alkaloid 
C) amide 
D) aminoethane 
E) acetylcholine E

Question 2

What type of organic compound is formed in the reaction between an acid chloride and an amine?

Accepted Answer

A) ammonium chloride 
B) amide 
C) quaternary ammonium salt 
D) secondary amine 
E) anhydride 
A) ammonium chloride 
B) amide 
C) quaternary ammonium salt 
D) secondary amine 
E) anhydride B

Question 3

When heated up with propanoyl chloride,which of the following nitrogen-containing compounds would NOT result in an amide?

Accepted Answer

A) triethylamine 
B) aniline 
C) ammonia 
D) dibutylamine 
E) methylamine 
A) triethylamine 
B) aniline 
C) ammonia 
D) dibutylamine 
E) methylamine A

Question 4

Bupropion is used medicinally as an antidepressant,and as an aide in smoking cessation.The carbonyl group in this compound is part of what functional group family?

Accepted Answer

A) amide 
B) carboxylic acid chloride 
C) ketone 
D) ester 
E) lactam 
A) amide 
B) carboxylic acid chloride 
C) ketone 
D) ester 
E) lactam

Question 5

Amides may be prepared by which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A) the reaction of an acid chloride with an amine 
B) the reaction of an acid anhydride with ammonia 
C) the reaction of a carboxylic acid and a nitrate 
D) the reaction of a carboxylic acid and an ammonium salt 
E) Both the reaction of an acid chloride with an amine and the reaction of an acid anhydride with ammonia are correct. 
A) the reaction of an acid chloride with an amine 
B) the reaction of an acid anhydride with ammonia 
C) the reaction of a carboxylic acid and a nitrate 
D) the reaction of a carboxylic acid and an ammonium salt 
E) Both the reaction of an acid chloride with an amine and the reaction of an acid anhydride with ammonia are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is a true statement concerning the properties of nitrogen-containing compounds?

Accepted Answer

A) All amines are water-soluble compounds because the N-H group can hydrogen bond with water. 
B) Primary and secondary amines can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds,but tertiary amines cannot. 
C) Amides form strong ionic bonds with each other and therefore have higher boiling points than hydrocarbons. 
D) The water solubility of an amine increases with an increase in the hydrocarbon chain. 
E) Amides are basic compounds that act as hydrogen ion acceptors. 
A) All amines are water-soluble compounds because the N-H group can hydrogen bond with water. 
B) Primary and secondary amines can form intermolecular hydrogen bonds,but tertiary amines cannot. 
C) Amides form strong ionic bonds with each other and therefore have higher boiling points than hydrocarbons. 
D) The water solubility of an amine increases with an increase in the hydrocarbon chain. 
E) Amides are basic compounds that act as hydrogen ion acceptors.

Question 7

What is the IUPAC name of the compound,CH3CH2CH2 - NH - CH3?

Accepted Answer

A) propyl ammonia methane 
B) propylmethylamine 
C) N-propylmethanamine 
D) N-methyl-1-propanamine 
E) methylpropylamine 
A) propyl ammonia methane 
B) propylmethylamine 
C) N-propylmethanamine 
D) N-methyl-1-propanamine 
E) methylpropylamine

Question 8

What compound is produced when ethylamine reacts with HCl?

Accepted Answer

A) ethylammonium chloride 
B) diethylamine 
C) ammonium chloride 
D) ammonia 
E) ethyl chloride 
A) ethylammonium chloride 
B) diethylamine 
C) ammonium chloride 
D) ammonia 
E) ethyl chloride

Question 9

Amines behave as bases when dissolved in water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

N-Methylformamide is an organic compound used to kill insect larvae in cereal and dried fruit.What is its structure?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) 
  
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E)

Question 11

How many hydrogen atoms are directly attached to the nitrogen atom of a tertiary amine?

Accepted Answer

A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4 
A) 0 
B) 1 
C) 2 
D) 3 
E) 4

Question 12

Lidocaine is used as a local anesthetic and a cardiac depressant.When Lidocaine is administered,it is administered as the alkylammonium salt Lidocaine HCl.Why is the alkylammonium salt,rather than the free amine,used?

Accepted Answer

A) The alkylammonium salt has a higher solubility in water and bodily fluids than the free amine. 
B) The alkylammonium salt is not as addictive as the free amine. 
C) The alkylammonium salt is more basic than the free amine. 
D) The alkylammonium salt is a gas at room temperature and can be readily inhaled. 
E) None of these are correct. 
A) The alkylammonium salt has a higher solubility in water and bodily fluids than the free amine. 
B) The alkylammonium salt is not as addictive as the free amine. 
C) The alkylammonium salt is more basic than the free amine. 
D) The alkylammonium salt is a gas at room temperature and can be readily inhaled. 
E) None of these are correct.

Question 13

Which synthetic amine compounds stimulate the central nervous system and are often used in diet pills?

Accepted Answer

A) nitrates 
B) serotonins 
C) epinephrines 
D) amphetamines 
E) barbiturates 
A) nitrates 
B) serotonins 
C) epinephrines 
D) amphetamines 
E) barbiturates

Question 14

Which of these is a product formed when the amide below is hydrolyzed by a strong base?

Accepted Answer

A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E) 
  
A) 
  
B) 
  
C) 
  
D) 
  
E)

Question 15

In addition to an amine,what other type of compound is formed in the amide hydrolysis reaction shown? amide + strong base → amine + ?

Accepted Answer

A) amine 
B) alkylammonium ion 
C) carboxylic acid salt 
D) amino acid 
E) nitro compound 
A) amine 
B) alkylammonium ion 
C) carboxylic acid salt 
D) amino acid 
E) nitro compound

Question 16

In solid amides,the oxygen atom of the C=O group can form strong hydrogen bonds with the hydrogen of the N-H group on a neighboring molecule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a quaternary ammonium salt?

Accepted Answer

A) NH4Cl 
B) CH3NH3Br 
C) (CH3)2NH2F 
D) (CH3)3NHCl 
E) (CH3)4NCl 
A) NH4Cl 
B) CH3NH3Br 
C) (CH3)2NH2F 
D) (CH3)3NHCl 
E) (CH3)4NCl

Question 18

Hydrolysis of an amine produces an amide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a property of ephedrine?

Accepted Answer

A) central nervous system stimulant 
B) analgesic 
C) anesthetic 
D) decongestant 
E) Both analgesic and anesthetic are correct. 
A) central nervous system stimulant 
B) analgesic 
C) anesthetic 
D) decongestant 
E) Both analgesic and anesthetic are correct.

Question 20

What is the common name of the compound shown?

Accepted Answer

A) N-formic acid 
B) formamide 
C) methanamide 
D) acetamide 
E) benzamide 
A) N-formic acid 
B) formamide 
C) methanamide 
D) acetamide 
E) benzamide

Exam 15: Amines and Amides

Which of the following amines is involved in the transmission of nerve impulses that control the contraction of muscles?

What type of organic compound is formed in the reaction between an acid chloride and an amine?

When heated up with propanoyl chloride,which of the following nitrogen-containing compounds would NOT result in an amide?

Bupropion is used medicinally as an antidepressant,and as an aide in smoking cessation.The carbonyl group in this compound is part of what functional group family?

Amides may be prepared by which of the following methods?

Which of the following is a true statement concerning the properties of nitrogen-containing compounds?

What is the IUPAC name of the compound,CH3CH2CH2 - NH - CH3?

What compound is produced when ethylamine reacts with HCl?

Amines behave as bases when dissolved in water.

N-Methylformamide is an organic compound used to kill insect larvae in cereal and dried fruit.What is its structure?

How many hydrogen atoms are directly attached to the nitrogen atom of a tertiary amine?

Lidocaine is used as a local anesthetic and a cardiac depressant.When Lidocaine is administered,it is administered as the alkylammonium salt Lidocaine HCl.Why is the alkylammonium salt,rather than the free amine,used?

Which synthetic amine compounds stimulate the central nervous system and are often used in diet pills?

Which of these is a product formed when the amide below is hydrolyzed by a strong base?

In addition to an amine,what other type of compound is formed in the amide hydrolysis reaction shown? amide + strong base → amine + ?

In solid amides,the oxygen atom of the C=O group can form strong hydrogen bonds with the hydrogen of the N-H group on a neighboring molecule.

Which of the following is a quaternary ammonium salt?

Hydrolysis of an amine produces an amide.

Which of the following is a property of ephedrine?

What is the common name of the compound shown?

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