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Amines: Basicity MCQ

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BasicityEasyQuestion 820002

Question

Amines are basic because:
  1. A
    N has a lone pair that can accept a proton (H⁺)
    Correct
  2. B
    N is a large atom
  3. C
    Amines have high boiling points
  4. D
    N has positive charge

Correct answer

N has a lone pair that can accept a proton (H⁺)

Explanation

The lone pair on nitrogen makes amines Lewis bases and Brønsted-Lowry bases. They accept H⁺: R₃N + H⁺ → R₃NH⁺ (ammonium salt).

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