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All aliphatic amines exist as associated molecules due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in unit test.This intriguing question comes from Amines Physical Properties topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (B) False

To elaborate: Only primary and secondary amines form intermolecular hydrogen BONDS as they have INDIVIDUAL at LEAST one hydrogen atom to form bonds with. Tertiary amines do not have intermolecular ASSOCIATION due to absence of hydrogen atom available for hydrogen bonding.



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