Which Chemical Group is Most Likely to Be Responsible for an Organic

Question

Which chemical group is most likely to be responsible for an organic molecule behaving as a base?
A) hydroxyl
B) carbonyl
C) carboxyl
D) amino
E) phosphate

Accepted Answer

The amino group (-NH2) is a weak base due to its ability to accept a proton (H+) from the surrounding medium, making it the chemical group most likely responsible for an organic molecule behaving as a base. The other chemical groups listed may also have acidic or basic properties, but not to the same extent as the amino group.