Which of the following compound is expected to be most basic

Aniline

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Methylamine

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Hydroxylamine

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Ethylamine

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Solution

The correct option is A Ethylamine
Due to +ve I.E. of alkyl group, N-atom of amines acquires patrial -ve charge and thus electron pair is easily donated. Hence most basic compound is Ethylamine ( $C_{2} H_{5} N H_{2}$ ).
Option D is correct.

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