NEETChemistryAmines
Why are alkylamines stronger bases than ammonia?
Options
- AAlkyl groups increase molecular weight
- BAlkyl groups release electrons toward nitrogen
- CAmmonia has a stronger inductive effect
- 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.