NEET2019Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2019 Chemistry Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

The CORRECT order of the basic strength of methyl substituted amines in aqueous solution is

A

(CH₃)₃N > CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₂NH

B

(CH₃)₃N > (CH₃)₂NH > CH₃NH₂

C

CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₂NH > (CH₃)₃N

D

(CH₃)₂NH > CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₃N

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

In aqueous solution, the basicity order is influenced by solvation and steric effects: (CH₃)₂NH > CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₃N.

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