Amines - Result Question 19
####21. Which of the following is most basic in nature?
(a) $NH_3$
(b) $CH_3 NH_2$ [2000]
(c) $(CH_3)_2 NH$
(d) $C_6 H_5 NHCH_3$
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Solution:
- (c) $(CH_3)_2 NH$ is most basic because two electron releasing groups are present on Nitrogen. Also aromatic amines are less basic than aliphatic amines. The basic character of amines follow the order
$R_2 NH>RNH_2>C_6 H_5 NHCH_3>NH_3$
