Mark the correct statement

Options

A. Methyl amine is slightly acidic
B. Methyl amine is less basic than ammonia
C. Methyl amine is a stronger base than `NH_(3)`
D. Methyl amine forms salts with alkalies

Answer

C

Explanation

Methyl amine is a stronger base than `NH_(3)`. This is due to the reason that alkyl groups are electron releasing groups (+ I-effect). As a result of which it increase the electron density on the nitrogen atom and therefore, they can donate electron pair more easily than ammonia.