Aliphatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 32
####34. Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences. Dimethylamine is a stronger base than trimethylamine.
(1998, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 34. (b)
Solution:
- Conjugate acid of dimethylamine is more stable than conjugate base of triethyl amine due to exhaustive $H$-bonding with water.
