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Why are alkylamines stronger bases than ammonia?

Why are alkylamines stronger bases than ammonia?

Options

  1. AAlkyl groups increase molecular weight
  2. BAlkyl groups release electrons toward nitrogen
  3. CAmmonia has a stronger inductive effect
  4. DAlkylamines have more lone pairs of electrons

Correct answer

B. Alkyl groups release electrons toward nitrogen

Step-by-step solution

Alkyl groups push electrons toward the nitrogen atom in amines, making the lone pair of electrons more available for protonation, increasing basicity.
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