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Q. Which of the following is the least basic amine?

KEAMKEAM 2010Amines

Solution:

Basicity of amines can be explained on the basis of availability of electron density on N-atom for protonation. Because of the $ +I $ effect, alkyl group increases the electron density on N-atom in alkyl amines. However, aniline is less basic because phenyl group exerts $ -I $ effect, ie, it withdraws electrons.