What is the decreasing order of basicity of p-, s-, t-ethylamines and NH_3?

JEE Main Chemistry question

What is the decreasing order of basicity of -, -, -ethylamines and ?

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(C)Correct
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Answer: (C)

Solution

In aqueous medium, the measured values place diethylamine (2°) as the strongest base, ahead of ethylamine (1°), with ammonia next, and triethylamine (3°, most hindered — its

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