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.

---

Definitions:

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, which are crucial for cell structure and metabolism.

Fatty Acids

Long chains of hydrocarbons terminated with a carboxylic acid group, essential components of lipids.

Aminopeptidase

An enzyme that removes amino acids from the amino end of proteins, playing a critical role in digestion and other processes.

Enterocytes

Specialized epithelial cells found in the lining of the small intestine, involved in the absorption of nutrients.