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

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