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Which of the following amines are insoluble in water?(a) Methanamine(b) Ethanamine(c) Propanamine(d) BenzenamineThe question was asked in examination.Origin of the question is Amines Physical Properties topic in section Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right choice is (d) Benzenamine

The best explanation: LOWER aliphatic amines are soluble in water as they easily form hydrogen bonds with water molecules. Higher amines CONTAINING six or more carbon ATOMS are INSOLUBLE in water due to a large HYDROPHOBIC alkyl/aryl part. Therefore, aniline is insoluble in water.



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