Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

If the Kb values of ammonia, methylamine and ethylamine are x, y and z respectively, identify the correct relation between x, y and z from the following.

Options:

x > z

x > y

x > y > z

y < z

Correct Answer:

y < z

Explanation:

Ammonia (NH₃): No alkyl group; least basic.

Methylamine (CH₃NH₂): One methyl group (+I effect) increases electron density, making it more basic than ammonia.

Ethylamine (C₂H₅NH₂): One ethyl group, which has a slightly stronger +I effect than methyl, making it more basic than methylamine.

Ammonia (x),Methylamine (y),Ethylamine(z) is the arrangement in ascending order.