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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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What is the smell associated with most low molecular weight amines?
Options
A Sweet and fruity
B Rotten fish-like
Correct Answer
C Flowery
D Odorless
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amines, especially low molecular weight ones, have characteristic unpleasant odors resembling rotten fish or ammonia.

Hint

Putrescine and cadaverine are examples.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 610 of 1999
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