Which of the following is more basic?

H₂O

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NH₃

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C₂H₅NH₂

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CH₃NH₂

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Solution

The correct option is C
C₂H₅NH₂

Amines are more basic than ammonia Ammonia is more basic than water due to less electro negativity, Nitrogen can donate lone pair of electron more easily than oxygen. C₂ H₅ NH₂ is more basic than CH₃NH₂ due to greater + effect of C₂H₅-

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