Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2022

An organic compound with a fishy smell is likely to have a general formula ___

A

RCONHR\(^1\)

B

A. RCONH\(_2\)

C

RNH\(_2\)

D

RCOR\(^1\)

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Correct Option: C

The organic compound with a fishy smell is likely to be an amine. Amines are organic derivatives of ammonia (NH[_3]) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic groups. Primary amines have the general formula RNH[_2] where R is an alkyl or aryl group. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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