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Why are alkylamines stronger bases than ammonia?
ChemistryAminesNEET
Options:
  • A Alkyl groups increase molecular weight
  • B Alkyl groups release electrons toward nitrogen
  • C Ammonia has a stronger inductive effect
  • D Alkylamines have more lone pairs of electrons
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Alkyl groups release electrons toward nitrogen
Alkyl groups push electrons toward the nitrogen atom in amines, making the lone pair of electrons more available for protonation, increasing basicity.

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