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Amines

Question
CBSEENCH12009020

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.