Question

Which of the following statement is true about methyl amine?

Options

• Methylamine is slightly acidic

• Methylamine is less basic than NH₃

• Methylamine is stronger base than NH₃

• Methylamine forms salts with alkali

Answer 1

Methylamine is stronger base than NH₃ 

Explanation:

Because the presence of an alkyl group increases electron density on the nitrogen atom due to the +1 effect, the basic nature of the nitrogen atom increases.