NEET Chemistry Basicity MCQ Question
What factor primarily determines the basic character of an amine?
Stability of the cation formed after protonation
Number of carbon atoms in the amine
Presence of electronegative atoms in the structure
Type of solvent used in the reaction
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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