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Amines: Basicity order MCQ

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Basicity orderHardQuestion 41005

Question

In aqueous solution, aliphatic amines often show basic strength order:

  1. A
    2∘^\circ > 1∘^\circ > 3∘^\circ > NH3_3
    Correct
  2. B
    3∘^\circ > 2∘^\circ > 1∘^\circ
  3. C
    NH3_3 > 1∘^\circ > 2∘^\circ
  4. D
    all equal

Correct answer

2∘^\circ > 1∘^\circ > 3∘^\circ > NH3_3

Explanation

Inductive effect and solvation together control the order.

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