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Amines — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAmines2 Marks
Question
Why are primary aliphatic amines stronger bases than ammonia?
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Answer

The alkyl group tends to increase the electron density on the nitrogen atom. As a result, amines can donate the lone f pair of electrons on nitrogen more easily than ammonia. Hence, aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia.

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