Question

which one is more basic between methyl amine and methyl cyanide

Answer 1

Methyl Cyanide is more basic than Methyl Amine.

In methyl cyanide - M effect acts so more electrons are shifted towards it.

In methyl amine +M effect acts so comparatively less electrons are shifted towards it.

Hence, Methyl Cyanide acts as better Lewis Base than Methyl Amine.

Also, CN exists as CN⁻ , so more electron density