NEET Chemistry Basicity MCQ Question
What factor primarily determines the basicity of amines?
Stability of the cation formed upon protonation
Number of carbon atoms in the amine
Presence of double bonds in the structure
Electronegativity of nitrogen atom
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The basic character of an amine depends upon the ease of formation of the cation by accepting a proton from the acid. The more stable the cation is relative to the amine, the more basic the amine is.
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