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

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To explain why methylamine (MeNH₂) is a stronger base than methanol (MeOH), we can analyze the basicity of both compounds based on their molecular structures and the electronegativity of the atoms involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Functional Groups**: - Methylamine (MeNH₂) contains an amine functional group (-NH₂). - Methanol (MeOH) contains a hydroxyl functional group (-OH). ...
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