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In aqueous solution, what happens to the basicity of...
In aqueous solution, what happens to the basicity of methyl-substituted amines compared to ethyl-substituted amines?
Options
- AMethyl-substituted amines are more basic
- BEthyl-substituted amines are more basic
- CBoth have the same basicity
- DBasicity depends on the solvent used
Correct answer
B. Ethyl-substituted amines are more basic
Step-by-step solution
In aqueous solution, ethyl-substituted amines are generally more basic than methyl-substituted amines.