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Amines — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAmines2 Marks
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Amines are basic in nature. Explain.
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Answer

Nitrogen atom of amines contains a lone pair of electrons which can be donated. Thus, amines act as Lewis bases. Amines are Lowry-Bronsted bases as they accept a proton. Thus, amines act as bases and nucleophiles.
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a. The reaction of ethylamine with dilute hydrochloric acid results in the formation of ethyl ammonium chloride.
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b. The reaction of aniline with dilute hydrochloric acid results in the formation of anilinium chloride.
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