Medium MCQ +4 / -1

The basicity of amines in aqueous solution generally follows:

  1. A 1° > 2° > 3°
  2. B 3° > 2° > 1°
  3. C 2° > 1° > 3° Correct answer
  4. D 1° > 3° > 2°

Solution

In aqueous solution (alkyl amines): 2° > 1° > 3°. Steric hindrance and solvation affect basicity. In gas phase: 3° > 2° > 1°.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Amines · Topic: Classification and Properties

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