Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Benzylamine is a stronger base than aniline because
A
The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in benzylamine is delocalised
B
The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is delocalised
C
The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is not involved in resonance
D
Benzylamine has a higher molecular mass than aniline.
Answer
The lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline is delocalised
Explanation
Solution
Due to delocalisation of lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in aniline, it is weaker basic than benzaldehyde.