By Team Aakash Byju's | 31st January 2023

Solved Question on Basicity of Amines

Which one of the following is most basic?

NH

2

A.

B.

C.

D.

NH

2

CH NH

2

2

N

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is  A)

Arrow

NH

2

Basicity is enhanced by the presence of an electron-donating group.

Base

NH

N

H

+

-

2

2

The nitrogen atom has an availability of a lone pair of electrons.

N

|

|

|

CH

N

CH

CH

3

3

3

CH

|

|

|

|

CH

CH

CH

3

3

+

3

3

3 Bonds

4 Bonds

1 Lone Pair Electron

0 Lone Pair Electron

Hence it is more basic.