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Q8.18(ii):
Give plausible explanation for the following: (ii) There are two (–NH_{2}) groups in semicarbazide. However, only one is involved in the formation of semicarbazones.

Solution :

1. Structural Analysis of Semicarbazide

Semicarbazide is represented by the chemical formula $H_{2}N-NH-CO-NH_{2}$. Structurally, it consists of two distinct types of nitrogen-containing functional groups:

  • The hydrazinic-like amino group ($-NH_{2}$) attached to the nitrogen atom ($-NH-$).
  • The amide-like amino group ($-NH_{2}$) attached directly to the carbonyl group ($C=O$).

2. Resonance and Electronic Distribution

The reactivity of the $-NH_{2}$ groups is governed by the availability of the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom for nucleophilic attack. In semicarbazide, these electrons are subject to different electronic effects:

In the $-CO-NH_{2}$ moiety, the lone pair on the nitrogen atom participates in delocalization (resonance) with the adjacent carbonyl group. This can be illustrated by the resonance hybrid:

$H_{2}N-NH-C(=O)-NH_{2} \leftrightarrow H_{2}N-NH-C(-O^{-})=N^{+}H_{2}$

[Per the principle of resonance-induced electron withdrawal, the electron density on the nitrogen of the amide group is significantly reduced.]

3. Comparative Nucleophilicity

For the formation of a semicarbazone (a derivative formed via nucleophilic addition to a carbonyl compound), the nitrogen must act as a nucleophile. The nitrogen atom of the terminal $-NH_{2}$ group (the one adjacent to the $-NH-$ group) is not involved in resonance with the carbonyl group. Consequently, its lone pair is highly available for donation [By the Lewis Base theory].

4. Visual Representation of Molecular Structure

H₂N (a) NH — C(=O) — NH₂ (b) Nucleophilic Site Resonance Stabilized

5. Conclusion on Selectivity

The amino group adjacent to the $-NH-$ linkage is inherently more nucleophilic because it lacks the electron-withdrawing effect of the $C=O$ group. The amide nitrogen, conversely, is deactivated toward nucleophilic attack due to the delocalization of its lone pair into the $C=O$ bond [Per the Conjugation Effect].

Feature $-NH_{2}$ (terminal) $-NH_{2}$ (amide)
Electronic Effect Available lone pair Resonance delocalized
Nucleophilicity High Very Low

Final Solution: The $-NH_{2}$ group directly attached to the carbonyl group (amide nitrogen) has its lone pair involved in resonance with the $C=O$ group, making it less nucleophilic. The other $-NH_{2}$ group is significantly more nucleophilic and thus selectively reacts with carbonyl compounds to form semicarbazones.


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