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`(SiH_3)_3N` is weaker base than `(CH_3)_3N`- why ?

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`p pi- dpi` Back bonding occurs in `(SiH_3)_3N` but no tin `(CH_3)_3N`. Therefore, the unshared pair of electrons in more available in `(CH_3)_3 N` and for this reason, it is more basic,
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