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If the Kb values of ammonia, methylamine and ethylamine are x, y and z respectively, identify the correct relation between x, y and z from the following.(a) x > y(b) y < z(c) x > z(d) x > y > zThe question was posed to me in an interview.My question is taken from Amines Chemical Reactions in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (b) y < z

Easiest explanation: Larger the value of Kb, stronger is the base. Since ethylamine is a stronger base than METHYLAMINE which is stronger than ammonia, DUE to the EFFECT of alkyl groups, the Kb vale of methylamine will be less than that of ethylamine (y


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