NEET Chemistry Chemical Reactions MCQ Question
Given the boiling points of n-butylamine, diethylamine, and triethylamine, which amine shows the highest boiling point and why?
n-butylamine because of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
diethylamine due to its higher molecular weight.
triethylamine because it has more alkyl groups.
n-butylamine due to low steric hindrance.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
n-butylamine has the highest boiling point due to the presence of strong intermolecular hydrogen bonding as indicated in the NCERT context.
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