Illustrate Sandmeyer's reaction with an equation. Explain, why (CH 3) 2 NH is more basic than (CH 3) 3 N in aqueous solution.

X = Cl, Br, CN Combination of inductive effect and solvation effect / Due to greater H-bonding with water molecules, ( CH 3) 2 NH shows more hydration or solvation effect.

CBSE 2023 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q28 · 3 marks

(a)
Illustrate Sandmeyer's reaction with an equation.
(b)
Explain, why $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{NH}$ is more basic than $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{~N}$ in aqueous solution.

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(a)
Illustrate Sandmeyer's reaction with an equation.
(b)
Explain, why $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{NH}$ is more basic than $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{~N}$ in aqueous solution.

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(a)Illustrate Sandmeyer's reaction with an equation.(b)Explain, why $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{NH}$ is more basic than $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{~N}$ in aqueous solution.

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(a)
Illustrate Sandmeyer's reaction with an equation.
(b)
Explain, why $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{2} \mathrm{NH}$ is more basic than $\displaystyle \left(\mathrm{CH}_{3}\right)_{3} \mathrm{~N}$ in aqueous solution.