Question

Mark the correct statement

• A. Methyl amine is slightly acidic
• B. Methyl amine is less basic than$NH_{3}$
• C. Methyl amine is stronger base than$NH_{3}$
• D. Methyl amine forms salts with alkalies

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Methyl amine is stronger base than$NH_{3}$

Answer 2

Presence of alkyl group increases electron density on nitrogen atom due to +I effect. Thus basic nature increases.