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Why is the trend of basicity different in the aqueous phase compared to the gaseous phase?
ChemistryAminesNEET
Options:
  • A Aqueous phase has more alkyl groups
  • B Aqueous phase has less solvation
  • C Aqueous phase involves hydrogen bonding with water
  • D Aqueous phase is more polar
Solution:
1133 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Aqueous phase involves hydrogen bonding with water
In the aqueous phase, solvation and hydrogen bonding with water molecules influence the basicity of amines, leading to a different trend.

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