Question

The tertiary amine (CF3)3N has practically no basic character.Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

For Basic Character Nitrogen

is Supposed to Donate

Electron - pair in the

Given Molecule

But ,

As , In (CF3)3N ;

The F is more electronegative

than N . So , F attracts electrons

of nitrogen and Therefore ,

Nitrogen can't donate electrons or

Electron - Pair Hence ,

Not considered as Basic .