Question

Which of the following statements are correct ?
(i) Lower aliphatic amines are soluble in water
(ii) Solubility increases with decrease in molar mass of amines
(iii) Higher amines are insoluble in water
(iv) Amines are soluble in organic solvents

• A. $(i), (ii)$ and $(iii)$
• B. $(i), (iii)$ and $(iv)$
• C. $(ii), (iii)$ and $(iv)$
• D. $(i)$ and $(iv)$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Lower aliphatic amines are soluble in water solubility decreases with increase in molar mass of amines. Higher amines are essentially insoluble in water