Class 12th Chemistry 2017 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 21

Give reasons: 

CH3 NH2 is more basic than C6H5NH2

Answer

Due to resonance the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen in aniline get delocalised over the benezene ring and thus, is less easily available for  protonation. Hence, aniline is weaker base than methyle amine.

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