Which one of the following is the weakest base ?

Triethylamine

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Diethylamine

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Ethylamine

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Ammonia

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Solution

The correct option is A Triethylamine
Alkyl group (an electron releasing (+I) group) increases electron density at N-atom, hence, basic nature is increased.
In ammonia, no alkyl group is present, so it is least basic.

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