MCQ
Which is most basic among the following?
  • A
    $ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{NH}_2 $
  • B
    $ \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{NH}_2$
  • C
    $\mathrm{NH}_3$
  • $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{CHNH}_2$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{CHNH}_2$
The basic character of a compound is determined by the stability of the conjugate acid.
Among the following alternatives$, D$ will be the most basic due to stabilization of the conjugate acid by the positive inductive as well as the hyperconjugation effect of the two methyl groups

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