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The formula for dimethoxyethane (dme) is H3COCH2CH2OCH3 and the formula for
N,N,N',N'-tetramethylethylenediamine (tmeda) is (H3C)2NCH2CH2N(CH3)2.
Tmeda is water-soluble. Is tmeda a strong acid, weak acid, strong base, weak base, or none of these? Briefly justify your choice.
Is dme polar? Justify your choice.
Is tmeda polar? Justify your choice.Is dme more polar, less polar, equally polar, or cannot be determined compared with tmeda? Justify your choice.