If methylamine reacts with hydrochloric acid,the major product will be
A)ammonium chloride.
B)dimethylammonium chloride.
C)methylammonium chloride.
D)trimethylammonium chloride.
E)methylammonium hydroxide.

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When methylamine reacts with hydrochloric acid, the major product formed is methylammonium chloride as the lone pair electrons on the nitrogen atom of methylamine react with the proton of the hydrochloric acid to form a salt. The other options involve the formation of secondary or tertiary ammonium salts, which are less favorable in this reaction.

If Methylamine Reacts with Hydrochloric Acid,the Major Product Will Be