Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing the structures of aniline, ethylamine, and trimethylamine. Which of these compounds is expected to have the highest solubility in water?
A
Aniline
B
Ethylamine
C
Trimethylamine
D
None of these
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Ethylamine is a lower aliphatic amine and is more soluble in water due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds. Aniline, being an arylamine, has less solubility due to the benzene ring, and trimethylamine's increased alkyl chain reduces solubility.
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