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The equilibrium constant of the reaction of amines with _____ is taken as a measure of its basic character.(a) an acid(b) a base(c) water(d) a Lewis baseThis question was addressed to me during a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Amines Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12 |
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Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (C) water Explanation: For the reaction, RNH2 + H2O ↔ RNH3^+ + OH^–, the DISSOCIATION constant is, Keq = ([RNH3^+][OH^–])/([RNH2][H2O]) \(\Rightarrow\) Keq[H2O] = ([RNH3^+][OH^–])/[RNH2] \(\Rightarrow\) KB = ([RNH^3+][OH^–])/[RNH2] |
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