BITSAT2017ChemistryAminesActual
Maximum pK b value is of
Options
- ACH 3 CH 2 2 NH
- BCH 3 2 NH
Correct answer
3
Step-by-step solution
Maximum pK b (least basic) is (d) since, lone pair on N-atom is used to delocalise π -electrons on two benzene rings. Least basic has maximum value of pK b . Since, in (d), lone pair of electrons over N -atom are delocalised to two benzene rings, thus is least basic.