Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 111

Question: Which statement is not correct [MP PMT 1995]

Options:

A) Amines form hydrogen bond

B) Ethyl amine has higher boiling point than propane

C) Methyl amine is more basic than ammonia

D) Dimethyl amine is less basic than methyl amine

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

In methyl amine only one electron releasing group is present but in dimethyl amine two electron releasing groups are present which increase the basicity higher in dienethyl amine.