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.