MHT CET2008ChemistryAmines
Which of the following is the weakest base?
Options
- AEthyl amine
- BAmmonia
- CDimethyl amine
- DMethyl amine
Correct answer
B. Ammonia
Step-by-step solution
Alkyl group (an electron releasing (+I) group) increases electron density at N-atom, hence, basic nature is increased. In ammonia, no alkyl group is present, so it is least basic.