Question

The most reactive amine towards dilute hydrochloric acid is ............

Answer 1

b) NH is most reactive amine towards dilute Hcl

Answer 2

Answer: b) (CH3)2NH is the correct answer

Explanation:

Amines are nitogen containing compounds.

Amines are basic in nature.

Amines occur in both plants and animals.

They are the organic derivatives of ammonia.

They are classified as primary amines, secondary amines and tertiary amines.

Amines react with acid to form ammonium salts.

As they are basic in nature the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen can be donated.

They are Lewis bases

They act as Bronsted lowry base.

Thus if strength of base is greater, greater will be its reactivity.

Thus (CH3)2NH is highly basic and most reactive towards dil HCl.