Which of the following amines acts as strongest base?

Which of the following amines acts as strongest base?
  1. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{NH}_2$
  2. $\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_5\right) \mathrm{N}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2$
  3. $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{NH}$
  4. $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{~N}$

Solution

$2^{\circ} \text { amine is more basic due to less steric hindrance than } 3^{\circ} \text { amine. }$

Asked in: MHT CET 2021 (21 Sep Shift 1)

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