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Write the structure of benzylamine hydrochloride in two different ways, and name the hydrochloride as an ammonium salt.
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17. Amines
Naming Ammonium Salts
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Draw structure for N,N-diethyl-2-hexanaminium.
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Identify the main chain: The name '2-hexanaminium' indicates a hexane chain, which consists of six carbon atoms in a linear arrangement.
Locate the ammonium group: The 'aminium' suffix suggests the presence of a positively charged nitrogen atom, typically represented as NH⁺ in the structure.
Determine the position of the ammonium group: The '2-' prefix indicates that the ammonium group is attached to the second carbon of the hexane chain.
Add the N,N-diethyl groups: The 'N,N-diethyl' prefix indicates that two ethyl groups (CH₂CH₃) are attached to the nitrogen atom. These groups are bonded to the nitrogen, completing the ammonium ion structure.
Verify the structure: Ensure that the nitrogen atom has a positive charge due to the additional hydrogen, and that all carbon atoms have the correct number of bonds, typically four for carbon.
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