Asked by Kristina Josipovic on Sep 28, 2024
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The compound methylamine, CH3NH2, contains a C-N bond. In this bond, which of the following best describes the charge on the carbon atom?
A) +1
B) slightly positive
C) neutral
D) slightly negative
E) -1
Methylamine
An organic compound with a formula of CH3NH2, representing the simplest form of an amine.
C-N Bond
A covalent bond between a carbon atom and a nitrogen atom, fundamental in organic chemistry and biology due to its presence in amino acids, proteins, and many organic compounds.
Charge
An inherent property of particles that causes them to experience a force in the presence of an electromagnetic field.
- Recognize and differentiate between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds.
- Ascertain the nature of molecular bonds by evaluating the differences in electronegativity between atoms.
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Leroy Enzugusiabout 12 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In a C-N bond, the nitrogen atom is more electronegative than the carbon atom, which means nitrogen will attract more electron density towards itself. This leaves the carbon atom slightly positive due to the partial loss of electron density.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and differentiate between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds.
- Ascertain the nature of molecular bonds by evaluating the differences in electronegativity between atoms.