alleryBesides the inductive effect, which effects also influence the basic strength of amines?
ASalvage and stability
BSolvation and steric
CSolvation and static
DSolution and standard
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Solvation and steric
1. Basicity in water is not decided by electron push alone.
2. How well the ion is surrounded by water matters too.
3. Other effects like solvation effect and steric hindrance affect the basic strength.
4. So the answer is solvation and steric effects.
_Source: syllabus Chemistry Part II, Ch 9 'Amines'_
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