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Which of the following amines are insoluble in water? |
Propanamine Methanamine Benzenamine Ethanamine |
Benzenamine |
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. |
