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Question
State one reason for the following:
Alkylamine is soluble in water, whereas arylamine is insoluble in water.
Answer in Brief
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Solution
Alkylamine is soluble in water because it has the potential to form hydrogen bonds with water. On the other hand, arylamines contain benzene, which is very hydrophobic. As a result, arylamines cannot be dissolved in water.
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