The basic character of amines is due to:

tetrahedral structure

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presence of nitrogen atom

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lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom

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high electronegativity of nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is A lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom
The basic character of amines is due to lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom.

This lone pair of electrons can be easily donated.

Hence, amines are Lewis bases.

Amines accepts a proton from acid.

Option C is correct.

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