To regenerate a free amine from an ammonium salt which of the following may be used?
A)strong acid
B)an another ammonium salt
C)strong base
D)an amide
E)none of the above

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Strong base can deprotonate the ammonium salt to regenerate the free amine. Choice A is incorrect because a strong acid would protonate the amine to form the ammonium salt. Choice B is incorrect because using another ammonium salt would not lead to regeneration of the free amine. Choice D is incorrect because an amide cannot be used to regenerate a free amine. Choice E is incorrect because there is a suitable choice, which is strong base.

To Regenerate a Free Amine from an Ammonium Salt Which