Why Are 1°,2°,and 3° Alkylamines More Basic Than Ammonia (NH₃)

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why are 1°,2°,and 3° alkylamines more basic than ammonia (NH₃) ?

• A)Because of the electron-withdrawing inductive effect of the alkyl groups
• B)Because of the steric hindrance of the alkyl groups
• C)Because of the resonance delocalization of the alkyl groups
• D)Because of electron-donating inductive effect of the alkyl groups

---

Definitions:

Interest Rate

is the percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money or the return earned on deposit accounts.

Present Value

The current value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows, discounted at a particular interest rate.

Simple Interest

Interest assessed only on the principal sum, or on the part of the principal that still needs to be repaid.

Principal Amount

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan or invested, distinct from interest or profit earned.