Which of the following compound is expected to be most basic

[NCERT 1982]

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 D
Ethylamine

Due to +ve inductive effect of the alkyl group, N-atom of amines acquires partial -ve charge and thus electron pair is easily donated

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