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Q. Which of the following statements is not correct?

Bihar CECEBihar CECE 2011

Solution:

As the number of electron donating groups increases, basic character increases.
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Thus, dimethylamine is more basic than methyl amine.
All other statements are correct.
Note Trimethyl amine however contains three electron donating groups, yet it is less basic due to steric hindrance.