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Spermine (structure shown) is a compound isolated from sperm. Which of the following statements correctly describes...

Spermine (structure shown) is a compound isolated from sperm. Which of the following statements correctly describes an aqueous solution of spermine?
NH2(CH2)3NH(CH2)4NH(CH2)3NH2

Question 2 options:

A)

The hydroxide ion concentration in the solution would be greater than that in pure water.

B)

The hydronium ion concentration in the solution would be greater than that in pure water.

C)

The solution would be acidic.

D)

The pH of the solution would be equal to that of pure water.
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ANSWER- OPTION A, The hydroxide ion concentration in the solution would be greater than that in pure water.

Solution-

Spermine is basic in nature as it contains di-amine group (NH2), which is basic in nature i.e. it easily gives off electrons.

Thus being basic spermine solution will have more concentration of Hydroxide ion [OH-].

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