Chemistry-Basicity

NEET Chemistry Basicity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

Which of the following statements about the basicity of amines is correct?

A

The basicity of an amine increases with the stability of its corresponding cation.

B

All amines have the same basicity regardless of their structure.

C

Primary amines are always less basic than tertiary amines.

D

The presence of electron-withdrawing groups always increases the basicity of amines.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The basicity of amines is related to the stability of the cation formed upon protonation; a more stable cation indicates a more basic amine. This is supported by the statement regarding the relationship between structure and basicity in the NCERT context.

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