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.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
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.