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What property of sulphonamides makes them soluble in alkali?
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Options:
  • A Presence of a strong electron-donating group
  • B Presence of a strong electron-withdrawing sulfonyl group
  • C Presence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen
  • D Presence of a large alkyl group
Solution:
1275 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Presence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen
Sulphonamides are soluble in alkali due to the presence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen, making it acidic.

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