Why is Dimethylamine a stronger base than methylamine?

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2026-07-08 16:45

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Dimethylamine is a stronger base than methylamine because it has two methyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom, which increases the electron-donating ability of the amine group. This leads to better stabilization of the resulting conjugate acid, making dimethylamine more basic than methylamine.

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