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Triethylamine Acid or Base

Triethylamine: The distinction between acid and base
The world is called triethylamine, and its properties are related to the genus of acid and base, and there is a lot of discussion.

Or triethylamine has the properties of base. Looking at its molecular structure, nitrogen atoms exist in it and have lone pairs of electrons. This lone pair of electrons can absorb protons, just like alkalis in water, it can combine with hydrogen ions to form a cationic state. In terms of reaction, if it encounters acids, triethylamine can combine with them to produce corresponding salts. In case of hydrochloric acid, the two phase together to obtain triethylammonium hydrochloride, which is a proof that bases and acids form salts.

However, some people say that it may be acidic. In a special environment and reaction system, when there is a strong alkaline substance, the hydrogen atom of triethylamine may dissociate, showing the sign of acidity. But this scene is rare, and it mostly exists in specific chemical situations and unusual states.

To sum up, generally speaking, triethylamine is manifested in the world as a base in various fields such as organic synthesis. It is often used as a base reagent and participates in various reactions. However, the beauty of chemistry lies in the changeable environment, and its properties may change slightly due to it. Those who study chemistry should investigate it carefully.