Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
The most reactive amine towards reactions with dil. HCl is
ChemistryAminesBITSATBITSAT 2017
Options:
  • A CH3-NH2
  • B (CH3)2NH
  • C CH33·N
  • D PhNH2
Solution:
2564 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: (CH3)2NH

More be the ability of N-atom of -NH2 group to donate lone pair of electrons to HCl (dil.), more be the reactivity of amine.

In (B) two alkyl groups are attached to the -NH2 (having electron releasing nature) which increases the electron donating ability of N-atom of -NH2. In aqueous medium, secondary amine is most basic. Hence, it is most reactive.  In (D), due to resonance, lone pair of electrons get delocalised and its basic strength is very less.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.