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Question
Why are aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia?
Short Note
Solution
The alkyl group tends to increase the electron density on the nitrogen atom. As a result, amines can donate the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen more easily than ammonia. Hence, aliphatic amines are stronger bases than ammonia.
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Basicity of Amines
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