Which among the following is a correct order of p^ kb values of amines?

MHT CET 2022 Chemistry question

Which among the following is a correct order of values of amines?

(A) > > >
(B) > > >
(C) > > >
(D) > > < Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

, so a stronger base has a smaller . In aqueous solution the basic strength of alkyl amines is governed by the +I effect (which increases basicity) and by solvation of the ammonium ion through hydrogen bonding (which decreases with more alkyl groups). For the ethyl amines this

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