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Amines

Question
CBSEENCH12009093

Give plausible explanation for each of the following:
Why are amines less acidic than alcohols of comparable molecular masses?

Solution

Oxygen in alcohol is more electro negative than nitrogen in amines. RC —H bond in alcohol is more polar with δ+ charge on
ROδ-Hδ+ as compared to RN—H bond in Alcohols can loose proton to some extent but are proton acceptors.