Chemistry A-Level
Electron-donating alkyl groups and base strength
What Electron-donating alkyl groups and base strength means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Electron-donating alkyl groups and base strength
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Alkyl groups release electron density towards nitrogen and stabilise the protonated cation, so aliphatic amines are generally stronger bases than ammonia.
Topics that use Electron-donating alkyl groups and base strength
- Amines (OCR A-Level)
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- Proton acceptance by the nitrogen lone pair
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- Reduction of nitroarenes to aromatic amines
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