Amines: Class 12 Chemistry (UP Board) important questions and practice
Amines is chapter 9 of 10 in UP Board Class 12 Chemistry. Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Classification, structure and nomenclature of amines
- Preparation: reduction of nitro compounds, ammonolysis, Gabriel phthalimide synthesis, Hoffmann bromamide reaction
- Basic character of amines and comparison in gaseous and aqueous phase
- Reactions: acylation, carbylamine test, Hinsberg test, reaction with nitrous acid
- Electrophilic substitution in aniline: bromination, nitration, sulphonation
- Diazonium salts: preparation, Sandmeyer, Gattermann, coupling reactions
What examiners usually ask
- Arrange in increasing order of basic strength in aqueous solution: C2H5NH2, (C2H5)2NH, (C2H5)3N, NH3 and explain
- How will you distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary amines using Hinsberg's reagent?
- Convert aniline to chlorobenzene and to p-hydroxyazobenzene via the diazonium salt
Exam tip
Why aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts and why it is acetylated before nitration are repeated reasoning questions; also memorise the diazonium conversion chart (Sandmeyer with CuCl/CuBr/CuCN, Gattermann with Cu powder, H3PO2 for benzene, coupling for dyes).
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Amines for UP Board Class 12?
The question types listed above repeat most often in UP Board Class 12 Chemistry papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Amines in the UP Board Class 12 Chemistry syllabus?
Yes. Amines is part of the current UP Board Class 12 Chemistry syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Amines MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.