Amines Have Basic Properties Because of the Presence of

question 13

Multiple Choice

Amines have basic properties because of the presence of

• A) a carboxyl group in such compounds
• B) a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom
• C) a positive charge on the nitrogen atom
• D) acidic hydrogen atoms on the nitrogen atom

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