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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which of the following is NOT a typical physical property of amines?
Options
A Unpleasant, fishy odors
B Low molecular weight amines are gases
C They are nonpolar and insoluble in water
Correct Answer
D They form hydrogen bonds
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Low molecular weight amines are polar and soluble in water due to hydrogen bonding. Higher molecular weight amines are less soluble, but smaller amines are quite water-soluble.

Hint

Small amines dissolve in water.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 254 of 1999
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