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MHT CET · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

Which of the following amines acts as strongest base?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{NH}_2\)
  2. B \(\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\right) \mathrm{N}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2\)
  3. C \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{NH}\)
  4. D \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{~N}\)
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(C) \(\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{NH}\)

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\(2^{\circ} \text { amine is more basic due to less steric}\) \(\text{hindrance than } 3^{\circ} \text { amine.}\)