JEE Main & Advanced Chemistry Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question Bank Properties of Nitrogen Containing Compounds

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    The correct order of basicity in amines (i) \[{{C}_{4}}{{H}_{5}}N{{H}_{2}}\]                          (ii) \[C{{H}_{3}}N{{H}_{2}}\] (iii) \[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}NH\]                    (iv) \[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}N\]       [Kerala CET 2005]

    A)                 (i) < (iv) < (ii) < (iii)          

    B)                 (iv) < (iii) < (ii) < (i)

    C)                 (i) < (ii) < (iii) < (iv)          

    D)                 (ii) < (iii) < (iv) < (i)

    E)                 (iv) < (iii) < (ii) < (i)

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                Basicity order is             \[{{C}_{4}}{{H}_{5}}N{{H}_{2}}<{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}N<C{{H}_{3}}N{{H}_{2}}<{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{2}}NH\]                 \[{{(C{{H}_{3}})}_{3}}N\] is less basic due to steric effect while \[{{C}_{4}}{{H}_{5}}N{{H}_{2}}\] is less basic due to resonance.


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