KCET2012ChemistryAmines
Benzylamine is a stronger base than aniline because
Options
- Athe lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is delocalised
- Bthe lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is not involved in resonance
- Cbenzylamine has a higher molecular mass than aniline
- Dthe lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in benzylamine is delocalised
Correct answer
A. the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is delocalised
Step-by-step solution
Benzyloamine Due to delocalisation of lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline, it is weaker basic than benzaldehyde.