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Title: Why is the aliphatic amine a stronger base than the aromatic amide? Post by: askal on Sep 19, 2012 Why is the aliphatic amine a stronger base than the aromatic amide?
Title: Why is the aliphatic amine a stronger base than the aromatic amide? Post by: rkoch on Sep 19, 2012 In aromatic amide, the lone pair of nitrogen is dispersed over the aromatic ring, thus decreasing the electron density on nitrogen. That's why it is weaker base than aliphatic amine.
Title: Why is the aliphatic amine a stronger base than the aromatic amide? Post by: tlello on Sep 19, 2012 All amines are stronger bases than amides.
The other answer is completely correct explaining the basicities of amines. |