NEETChemistryAmines
Give plausible explanation for the following statement: Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?
Options
- AAmines have a higher electronegativity, which reduces their tendency to release a proton compared to alcohols.
- BAmines lose a proton to form an amide ion. Alcohols lose a proton to form alkoxide ions but since oxygen is mo
- CAlcohols have a lower molecular mass than amines, making them more acidic.
- DAmines have a lower electron density on the nitrogen atom, making it more difficult to donate a proton.
Correct answer
B. Amines lose a proton to form an amide ion. Alcohols lose a proton to form alkoxide ions but since oxygen is mo
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Amines lose a proton to form an amide ion. Alcohols lose a proton to form alkoxide ions but since oxygen is more electronegative than nitrogen, So, the alkoxide ion is more stable as compared to an amide ion. Hence, alcohol is more acidic than amines