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Amines — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAmines1 Mark
Question
Explain why $MeNH_2$ is stronger base than $MeOH?$
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Answer

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

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