Which molecule is the strongest base?
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Alkyl group will increase the basicity of amine. Alkyl group is an electron-releasing group. It will increase the electron charge density of the nitrogen atom of the amine group(NH2). This makes the lone pair of electrons of the nitrogen atom to be easily available to be donated to a proton. (to accept a proton) and hence increase its basicity.
The larger the alkyl group, stronger is the releasing power and the higher is the electron charge density of the nitrogen atom.
Since dipropylamine consists of two propyl groups, its positive inductive effect(electron releasing effect) is the greatest and is the strongest base
The larger the alkyl group, stronger is the releasing power and the higher is the electron charge density of the nitrogen atom.
Since dipropylamine consists of two propyl groups, its positive inductive effect(electron releasing effect) is the greatest and is the strongest base
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