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Why are lower aliphatic amines soluble in water?
AThey react to form alcohols
BThey ionise fully in water
CThey are non-polar molecules
DThey form H-bonds with water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. They form H-bonds with water
The N-H groups and lone pair of small amines hydrogen bond with water molecules.
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