Question

$(CH_3)_4N^+ OH^-$ is stronger base than $(CH_3)_3N^+ HOH^-$ due to

• A. intramolecular hydrogen bonding in $(CH_3)_3N^+ HOH^-$
• B. intermolecular hydrogen bonding in $(CH_3)_4N^+ OH^-$
• C. intermolecular hydrogen bonding of $(CH_3)_3N^+ HOH^-$ with water
• D. none of these.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Intramolecular hydrogen bonding is possible in $(CH_3)_3N^+HOH^-$ which decreases the basic strength of compound.