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Why is aniline soluble in aqueous HCl?

Options

  1. AAniline has a polar structure that allows it to dissolve in polar HCl.
  2. BAniline forms hydrogen bonds with HCl, increasing its solubility.
  3. CAniline is a strong base and ionizes in the presence of HCl.
  4. DAniline forms the salt anilinium chloride which is water soluble.

Correct answer

D. Aniline forms the salt anilinium chloride which is water soluble.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D) Aniline forms the salt anilinium chloride which is water soluble.

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