Which of the following explains why the pH of a hydroxylamine solution is lower than any of the other solutions?  

A.
The –OH is capable of donating a hydrogen ion, which will lower the pH.
B.
The presence of carbon makes the bases less stable
C.
The presence of the very electronegative oxygen inhibits the nitrogen atom from donating its electron pair.
D.
There is insufficient information to explain this observation.
Chemistry
AP
College Board
Exam No:AP Chemistry Problem Set 5 Year:2024 Question No:APChemistry2024AP0321

Answer:

C

Knowledge points:

8.3 Weak Acid and Base Equilibria

Solution:

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