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Aromatic amines are weaker bases than aliphatic amines. Why?

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SOLUTION :The basic character of AMINES is due to presence of a LONE pair of electrons on N-atom. Aromatic amines have RESONANCE structure and lone pair of electrons becomes less AVAILABLE for co-ordination. No such resonance exists in aliphatic amines and lone pair is easily available. Hence aromatic amines are weaker bases than aliphatic amines.


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