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Give one example of a zwitterion.

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Zwitterion**: A zwitterion is a molecule that contains both positive and negative charges but is overall electrically neutral. This occurs when there are functional groups within the molecule that can donate and accept protons (H⁺ ions), leading to the presence of both cationic (positively charged) and anionic (negatively charged) forms. 2. **Characteristics of Zwitterions**: - They have an equal number of positive and negative charges. - They are typically found in amino acids and certain other organic compounds. ...
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ICSE-ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING NITROGEN-EXERCISE (PART-II DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS- VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS )
  1. Direct nitration of aniline is not carried out. Explain why?

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  2. Name one reagent used for separation of primary, secondary and tert-am...

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  3. Give one example of a zwitterion.

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  4. Mention the chief use of quaternary ammonium salts derived from long c...

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  5. Mention two important uses of sulfanilic acid.

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  6. What is diazotization ?

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  7. Why are benzenediazonium salts soluble in water?

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  8. Name one chemical test which can be used to distinguish an aromatic pr...

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  9. Name the compound formed by coupling reaction of 4-aminobenzenesulfoni...

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  10. Complete the following equation: ArN(2)^(+) X^(-) +CN^(-) overset(...

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  11. An organic compound A having molecular formula C2 H7 N on treatment ...

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  12. Write IUPAC name of the following compound: m-NC-C6 H4 -NH2.

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  13. Why does sulfanilic acid has high melting point?

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  14. Give one application of aromatic amines.

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  15. How is aniline purified ?

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  16. What is Hinsberg's reagent? What is its use?

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  17. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of methylamine and...

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  18. A compound A having molecular formula (C3 H9 N) on treatment with benz...

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  19. Write the chemical equation for the reaction between ethylamine and ni...

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  20. What do you mean by exhaustive methylation of amines?

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