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Explain why `MeNH_(2)` is stronger base than `MeOH`?

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Basicity of `MeNH_(2)` and MeOH can be explained on their basis of electronegativity of N and O atom. `MeNH_(2)` is stronger base than MeOH because of low electronegativity value of N, it is easy for nitrogen to loose its lone pair readily than compared to MeOH.
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