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When 1,2-diaminoethane, H2N-CH2- CH2 NH2, dissolves in water, the resulting solution is basic. Write the formula of the ionic compound that is formed when 2 molar equivalents of hydrochloric acid (HCI) is added to a solution of 1.2-diaminoethane. Write an electrically neutral answer HINCH CH NH Cl, Tip: Use the subscript and superscript buttons in the Tools menu for subscripted numbers. Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor out of a superscript or subscript in the module

Explanation / Answer

H2N-CH2-CH2-NH2 + H2O = +H3N-CH2-CH2-NH3+

on reacting with water the the lone pair of each amino group takes up H+ from the water molecule converting the amino group to ammonium ion (making the resulting solution basic)

Similarly, when 2 molar eqvivalent HCl is added a solution of 1,2-diaminoethane the two basic sites at the nitrogen atom takes up the 2H+ ion from each mole of HCl and the remaining 2 Chloride ion (Cl-) balances the cationic complex formed.

[+H3N-CH2-CH2-NH3+]Cl2   =   -Cl +H3N-CH2-CH2-NH3+Cl-

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