Question

Which of the following is amphoteric in nature?

• A. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { NH } _ { 2 }$
• B. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { NHCH } _ { 3 }$
• C. $\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CONH } _ { 2 }$
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$\mathrm { CH } _ { 3 } \mathrm { CONH } _ { 2 }$

Answer 2

: Amines are basic in nature while amides are amphoteric in nature