Question

The conjugate base of \( (\text{CH}_3)_2\text{NH}_2^+ \) is:

• A. (CH\(_3\))\(_2\)NH
• B. (CH\(_3\))\(_2\)N\(^+\)
• C. (CH\(_3\))\(_3\)N\(^+\)
• D. (CH\(_3\))\(_2\)N\(^-\)

Hint:

The conjugate base is formed by removing a proton from the acid. For \( {(CH}_3{)}_2{NH}_2^+ \), the conjugate base is \( {(CH}_3{)}_2{NH} \).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: The conjugate base of an acid is formed by removing a proton (H\(^+\)) from the acid. In this case, the acid is \( {(CH}_3{)}_2{NH}_2^+ \).
Step 2: By removing a proton from \( {(CH}_3{)}_2{NH}_2^+ \), the conjugate base is \( {(CH}_3{)}_2{NH} \), which is a neutral species.
Step 3: Thus, the correct answer is \( {(CH}_3{)}_2{NH} \).