Which of the following is least basic?
Which of the following is least basic?
Option 1 -
(CH₃CO)₂NH
Option 2 -
(C₂H₅)₃N
Option 3 -
(C₂H₅)₂NH
Option 4 -
(CH₃CO)NHC₂H₅
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 3
Detailed Solution:In diacetamide (CH? CO)? NH), the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom is delocalized through resonance with both adjacent carbonyl groups. This extensive resonance greatly decreases the electron density on the nitrogen atom.
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