Q4 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (25 Jan Shift 1) · Chemistry

The correct order in aqueous medium of basic strength in case of methyl substituted amines is:

  • Correct answer
    A
    Me2NH>MeNH2>Me3N>NH3
  • B
    Me2NH>Me3N>MeNH2>NH3
  • C
    NH3>Me3N>MeNH2>Me2NH
  • D
    Me3N>Me2NH>MeNH2>NH3

Solution

In aqueous medium basic strength is dependent on electron density on nitrogen as well as solvation of cation formed after accepting H+. In protic solvent like water, the order of basic strength is

Me2NH>MeNH2>Me3N>NH3.

This happens beacuse in case of Me2NH there will be optimum (+I) and solvation while in MeNH2 has more significant hydration than Me3N.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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