Amines — Easy JEE chemistry MCQ
The correct order of basicity in aqueous solution is:
- A. $(CH_3)_2NH > CH_3NH_2 > (CH_3)_3N > NH_3$
- B. $(CH_3)_3N > (CH_3)_2NH > CH_3NH_2 > NH_3$
- C. $NH_3 > CH_3NH_2 > (CH_3)_2NH > (CH_3)_3N$
- D. $CH_3NH_2 > (CH_3)_2NH > (CH_3)_3N > NH_3$
Solution
In aqueous solution, secondary amines are most basic due to balance of +I effect and solvation. Order: $(CH_3)_2NH > CH_3NH_2 > (CH_3)_3N > NH_3$
