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If R is ethyl group than why RNH2 is more basic than R3N. and if the R is propyl than why RNH2 is more basic than R2NH and R3N

If R is ethyl group than why RNH2 is more basic than R3N.
and if the R is propyl than why RNH2 is more basic than R2NH and R3N

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Gaurav
askIITians Faculty 164 Points
9 years ago
Hello Student
R referes ro an alkyl group. Alkyl group is electron donating in nature so it increases the electron density around N atom which increases its basic strength.
So the overall order is
R2NH>R3N>RNH2>NH3

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