Which of the following is the strongest base in aqueous solution?
A. CH3NH2
B. C6H5NH2
C. (CH3)2NH
D. (CH3)3N
A. CH3NH2
B. C6H5NH2
C. (CH3)2NH
D. (CH3)3N
Best answer
Answer: C. (CH3)2NH
In water, inductive effect, solvation and steric factors combine to give (CH3)2NH > CH3NH2 > (CH3)3N; aniline is much weaker.
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