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Q.

Assertion (A): MeNH2 is weaker base than MeOH.

Reason (R): N is less electronegative than O, lone pair of electrons on N is more easily available for donation in MeNH2.

Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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a

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. 

b

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

c

A is false but R is true.     

d

A is true but R is false.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

  • Basicity of MeNH2​ and MeOH can be explained on their basis of electronegativity of N and O atom. 
  • MeNH2​ is stronger base than MeOH because of low electronegativity value of N, it is easy for nitrogen to loose its lone pair readily than compared to MeOH.
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