What is Monobasic? Definition, Examples, and Properties

Monobasic refers to a substance that has only one basic group or functional group. In other words, it is a molecule that contains only one nitrogen or phosphorus atom with a positive charge.

Examples of monobasic compounds include:

1. Ammonia (NH3) - This is a simple example of a monobasic compound, as it contains only one nitrogen atom with a positive charge.
2. Amino acids - Many amino acids are monobasic, as they contain only one basic group (an amino group) per molecule.
3. Phosphate groups - Phosphate groups (PO4) are also monobasic, as they contain only one phosphorus atom with a positive charge.

In contrast to monobasic compounds, polybasic compounds have multiple basic groups or functional groups. These compounds can be more complex and have a wider range of properties than monobasic compounds.

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