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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Amines are generally classified as
Options
A Weak acids
B Strong acids
C Weak bases
Correct Answer
D Strong bases
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amines are generally weak bases (pKa of conjugate acids around 9-11). They are not strong bases like hydroxides, but they are more basic than amides.

Hint

Are amines strong or weak bases?

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