Aniline, C 6 H 7 N, is a molecular compound that is a weak base. The molecule

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Aniline, C6H7N, is a molecular compound that is a weak base. The molecule has a lone pair of electrons on the N atom.

(a) Why can aniline act as a base?

(b) Write the equilibrium expression that shows how aniline in water makes the solution basic. (Be careful about the relative lengths of the two arrows you show in the expression.)

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

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Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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