Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 92

Question: Mark the correct statement [CPMT 1974; DPMT 1983; MP PMT 1994]

Options:

A) Methyl amine is slightly acidic

B) Methyl amine is less basic than $ NH_3 $

C) Methyl amine is stronger base than $ NH_3 $

D) Methyl amine forms salts with alkalies

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Presence of alkyl group increases electron density on nitrogen atom due to +I effect. Thus basic nature increases.