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CHM 102 Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which of the following is the strongest base in aqueous solution?
Options
A NH3
B C6H5NH2 (aniline)
C CH3NH2 (methylamine)
Correct Answer
D C6H5CH2NH2 (benzylamine)
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia and much stronger than aromatic amines. Among these, methylamine is aliphatic, benzylamine is also aliphatic but the benzyl group is slightly electron-withdrawing by induction, so methylamine is slightly stronger.

Hint

Alkyl groups donate electrons.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Fundamentals of Amines: Nomenclature, Isomerism, and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 275 of 1999
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