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Is #H_2N# the amino functional group?

Answer 1

Madison Anderson

If that nitrogen atom is connected to a carbon atom, yes, it'd be the amine functional group.

For instance, this is a primary amine,

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Answer 2

Lucy Alessi

Yes

This group would be called the amine or the amino group. This group is obtained by replacing one hydrogen atom of the ammonia molecule #(NH_3)# by an aryl group or an alkyl.

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Answer 3

Easton Jones

Yes, H₂N represents the amino functional group.

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