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Ch.10 Acids and Bases

Chapter 10, Problem 111

Many allergy medications contain antihistamines, compounds that contain amine groups (R-NH₂, where R refers to an organic functional group). Would you expect these compounds to be acidic, basic or neutral? Explain. One over-the-counter product lists the active ingredient as 'diphenhydramine HCl.' What does this designation mean?

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