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What property of sulphonamides makes them soluble in alkali?

Options

  1. APresence of a strong electron-donating group
  2. BPresence of a strong electron-withdrawing sulfonyl group
  3. CPresence of a hydrogen atom attached to nitrogen
  4. 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.

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