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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following compounds does not form a salt with dilute HCl?
Options
A CH3CH2CONH2
Correct Answer
B (CH3CH2)2NH
C CH3CH2NH2
D (CH3CH2)3N
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Propionamide (CH3CH2CONH2) is an amide and is a very weak base; it does not form salts with dilute HCl. Amines (primary, secondary, tertiary) are basic and form salts with HCl.

Hint

Which compound is a very weak base?

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