Answer to Question #143491 in Organic Chemistry for Lexi King

Question

Compare the solubility of ch3ch2ch2ch2ch2ch2ch2ch2nh2 and ch3ch2ch2ch2ch2ch2ch2ch2nh3+cl- in water

Answer 1

CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂ will be poorly soluble in water because the relatively long carbon chain prevents the formation of hydrogen bonds with water. CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₃⁺Cl^- is more soluble in water because of the ionic fragment present. It will be separated into ions once added to the water.