SL Paper 3
Ethylamine, \({{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}}{\text{N}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}\), is a weak base.
State the equation for the reaction of ethylamine with water.
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a.
Explain why ethylamine has basic properties.
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b.
State the formula and deduce the shape of the positive ion (cation) formed when triethylamine, \({{\text{(}}{{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}}{\text{)}}_{\text{3}}}{\text{N}}\), reacts with hydrochloric acid.
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d.