NEETChemistry-Amines
NEET Chemistry Basicity of Amines MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The correct order of the basic strength of methyl substituted amines in aqueous solution is
A
CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₂NH > (CH₃)₃N
B
(CH₃)₂NH > CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₃N
C
(CH₃)₃N > CH₃NH₂ > (CH₃)₂NH
D
(CH₃)₂NH > (CH₃)₃N > CH₃NH₂
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In aqueous solution, secondary amines are more basic than primary and tertiary amines due to solvation effects.
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