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Which of the following is incorrect about amines

A

Aromatic amines are generally very toxic

B

Aromatic amines are very easily oxidized by air

C

Amines have higher boiling points than alcohols or carboxylic acids .

D

Majority of amines have unpleasant odour .

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The correct Answer is:
C

Since oxygen is more electronegative than nitrogen alcohols and carboxylic acids are more polar than amines and form stronger intermolecular hydrogen bonds than amines Consequently they have higher boiling points than amines .
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