9. Which of the following statements concerning methylamine is correct? a) Methyl amine is stronger base than NH3 b) Methyl amine is less basic than NH3 c) Methyl amine is slightly acidic d) Methyl amine forms salts with alkali
Solution : Methyl amine is a stronger base than `NH_(3)`. This is due to the reason that alkyl groups are electron releasing groups (+ I-effect). As a result of which it increase the electron density on the nitrogen atom and therefore, they can donate electron pair more easily than ammonia.
