Question
Identify the substances A and B in each of the following sequences of reactions:
CH3CONH2 is a weaker base than CH3CH2NH2
Solution
In CH3CONH2 the lone pair on N is delocalized with the carbonyl group. As a result, electron density on N decreases basicity decreases.

While in CH3CH2—NH2, ethyl group is electron releasing makes the amine more basic than CH3CONH2.

While in CH3CH2—NH2, ethyl group is electron releasing makes the amine more basic than CH3CONH2.