Why Are Alkylamines More Basic Than Arylamines

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are alkylamines more basic than arylamines?

• A)The lone pair electrons are localized in alkylamines and delocalized in arylamines.
• B)The lone pair electrons are delocalized in alkylamines and localized in arylamines.
• C)The lone pair electrons are less readily available in alkylamines.
• D)The lone pair electrons are more readily available in arylamines.

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