CBSE Class 12 · 2020 · Compounds Containing NitrogenMultiple Choice

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Out of the following, the strongest base in aqueous solution is:
  1. (A)Methylamine
  2. (B)Dimethylamine✓ Correct
  3. (C)Trimethylamine
  4. (D)Aniline

Answer: (B)

Solution

Aqueous basicity of methylamines: (CH)NH > CHNH > (CH)N ≫ aniline (+I vs hydration; the ring kills aniline's basicity).
Correct option: (B).

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