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Amines — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAmines1 Mark
Question
Explain why $\ce{MeNH_2}$ is stronger base than $\ce{MeOH}$?
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Answer

Nitrogen is less electronegative than oxygen.
therefore, lone pair of electrons on nitrogen is readily available for donation.
Hence, $\ce{MeNH_2}$ is more basic than $\ce{MeOH}.$

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