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Which feature of the nitrogen atom in an amine makes it basic and nucleophilic?
AAn empty p orbital
BA double bond to carbon
CA formal positive charge
DA lone pair of electrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A lone pair of electrons
The lone pair on nitrogen can bind H+ or attack electrophiles, which explains both basicity and nucleophilicity.
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