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Which of the following compounds is the most basic in aqueous solution?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: B —
Solution
- Basicity in aqueous solution depends on inductive effect, steric hindrance, and solvation.
- For methyl-substituted amines, the order of basicity is .
- Dimethylamine provides the best stabilization of the conjugate acid cation.
- Hence the answer is (B).
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