Structure of Anilines
The chemical structure of aniline (C6H5NH2) consists of a benzene ring (C6H5) in which one H atom is replaced with an amino group(-NH2)
- 6 C atoms are arranged in a benzene ring.
- 1 N atom joined to benzene ring.
- 2 H atoms bonded to the N atom.
- A lone pair of electrons on N atom.
- Each C atom is bonded with one H atom.
- C−N bond length is 1.41 Å
Resonance of Aniline
The resonance structure of aniline is shown below:
The above resonance can be understood by dividing the whole resonance process in two parts:
- In first part, the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom forms a π bond with the adjacent carbon atom, resulting in a double bond between nitrogen and carbon
- In second part, the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom forms a π bond with the adjacent carbon atom on the opposite side, resulting in a double bond between nitrogen and carbon.
Aniline – Structure, Properties, Preparation, Reactions, Uses
Anilines are organic aromatic compounds that are derived from benzene with an amino group (NH2) joined to it. Because of its reactivity and structure, it plays a crucial role in the making of various industrial chemicals, which increases the use of aniline in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and other places in modern chemistry.