Arrange the following amines in the decreasing order of basicity.

Arrange the following amines in the decreasing order of basicity.

  1. III>I>II
  2. I>III>II
  3. III>II>I
  4. I>II>III

Solution

Kb Values are a measure of basicity. Higher the Kb value, greater will be basicity.

(I) Basic character  α1% s- character

N-sp2 has more % s-character than N-sp3 so it is less basic as compare to N-sp3 Hence III>I.

(II) In the (ii) structure lone pair present on the N atom is involved in aromaticity so, it is difficult to donate. Hence, least basic

Thus, the correct order will be: III>I>II

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (09 Jan Shift 1)

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