CBSE Class 12 · 2008 · All India · Compounds Containing NitrogenVery Short Answer

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Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of basic strength in their aqueous solutions: NH₃, CH₃NH₂, (CH₃)₂NH, (CH₃)₃N.

Answer: NH₃ < (CH₃)₃N < CH₃NH₂ < (CH₃)₂NH.

Solution

In water the balance of +I effect and cation hydration puts the 2° amine on top and drops the 3° below the 1°:

CBSE Class 12 Board · 2008 · All India · Subjective

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