Q. The most reactive amine towards dilute hydrochloric acid is _________

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Solution:

The greater the basicity of amines the higher is its reactivity. Order of basicity if the - R group is - group: secondary amine >primary amine > tertiary amine> Ammonia > Aryl compounds. Dimethyl amine, a secondary amine is the most reactive amine towards dilute hydrochloric acid.