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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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What is the conjugate base of CH3NH2?
Options
A CH3NH3+
B CH3NH–
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C NH4+
D NH2–
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The conjugate base of an acid is formed when the acid loses a proton (H+). CH3NH2 → CH3NH– + H+ (methylamide ion).

Hint

What happens when you remove a proton from CH3NH2?

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