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- Amines
NEET · Chemistry · Amines
What property of sulphonamides makes them soluble in alkali?
What property of sulphonamides makes them soluble in alkali?
Options
- APresence of a strong electron-donating group
- BPresence of a strong electron-withdrawing sulfonyl group
- CPresence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen
- DPresence of a large alkyl group
Correct answer
C. Presence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen
Step-by-step solution
Sulphonamides are soluble in alkali due to the presence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen, making it acidic.