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How many of the following five compounds are capable of forming strong intermolecular hydrogen bondsAmines Chemistry Question

Question

How many of the following five compounds are capable of forming strong intermolecular hydrogen bonds among their own identical molecules? (Aniline, N-methylaniline, Triethylamine, Trimethylamine, Ethanamine)

Answer: 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

Intermolecular hydrogen bonding between identical molecules requires both a hydrogen bond donor ($N-H$) and an acceptor (lone pair on N). Primary amines (Aniline, Ethanamine) and secondary amines (N-methylaniline) have at least one $N-H$ bond and can form these bonds. Tertiary amines (Triethylamine, Trimethylamine) lack an $N-H$ bond and cannot form intermolecular H-bonds with themselves. Total = 3.

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