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http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/59707-question-paper-unit-f324-rings-polymers-and-analysis.pdf
for 5e) isomer f, how does CH2CHCH2CH2NH2 form a polymer? are we supposed to know alkenes and amines can react in the syllabus?
Original post by jacksonmeg
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/59707-question-paper-unit-f324-rings-polymers-and-analysis.pdf
for 5e) isomer f, how does CH2CHCH2CH2NH2 form a polymer? are we supposed to know alkenes and amines can react in the syllabus?


The isomer is a hydroxyamine, not an amine as you have drawn.

You are supposed to know that a hydroxy group can condense with an amine group with elimination of water:

HO-CH2CH2CH2CH2-NH2 --> heterocycle + H2O
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Original post by charco
The isomer is a hydroxyamine, not an amine as you have drawn.

You are supposed to know that a hydroxy group can condense with an amine group with elimination of water:

HO-CH2CH2CH2CH2-NH2 --> heterocycle + H2O

the hydroxyamine becomes an unsaturated amine after dehydration though right?
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Original post by charco
The isomer is a hydroxyamine, not an amine as you have drawn.

You are supposed to know that a hydroxy group can condense with an amine group with elimination of water:

HO-CH2CH2CH2CH2-NH2 --> heterocycle + H2O

oh, nvm, cant find this anywhere in the book though

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