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oneofmillionusers:
I have a chemistry problem.
what will be observed when HCl(aq) is added to CH3CH2COPhN(CH3)2 ? i dont know this question and have tried to look at the answer that states that a colorless solution with only 1 layer is formed but i still couldnt get the meaning . Can anyone explain to me ? thx for any help

pinkturtle:
not sure if im right ,but i have recently done a haloalkane and cyklohexane experiment i shall dig out my notes as i remember something about haloalkanes and HCl.... or am i totally rong and confusing the matter  ???

plu:
CH3CH2COPhN(CH3)2 is an organic compound that is insoluble in water.  Therefore, when mixed with water, two distinct layers of substances will form.  However, in acidic conditions, the amine group of the compound is protonated and the compound becomes partially ionic.  Thus, it will be soluble in water and the two layers will not exist.

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