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Amines
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Give reasons:
C2H5NH2 is soluble in water, whereas C6H5NH2 is insoluble.

Answer

Ethylamine is soluble in water because it forms a hydrogen bond with water. Whereas, aniline is hydrophobic to water. hence it is insoluble.

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