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 Amines are organic derivatives of ammonia (NH[_3]) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic groups.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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