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

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Amino groups (—NH2) can accept a proton (H+), which makes them act as bases. This ability to accept a proton is due to the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, which can be donated to bond with a hydrogen ion.

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