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Strongest base is

A

`CH_(2) = CH-CH_(2)-NH_(2)`

B

`CH -= C-CH_(2)-NH_(2)`

C

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)NH_(2)`

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To determine the strongest base among the given options, we will analyze the basicity of each compound based on the presence of lone pairs and the hybridization of the atoms involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Basicity**: - Basicity refers to the ability of a compound to donate a lone pair of electrons. According to Lewis theory, a base is a substance that can donate an electron pair. 2. **Analyzing the First Option**: - The first compound is CH2=CH-CH2-H2 (an alkene). - The nitrogen in this compound has a lone pair of electrons. However, the carbon atoms are sp² hybridized, which means they have 33.3% s-character. - Higher s-character means higher electronegativity, which makes it harder for the lone pair to be donated since they are held more tightly. 3. **Analyzing the Second Option**: - The second compound involves a triple bond (alkyne). - The carbon atoms here are sp hybridized, which means they have 50% s-character. - This increased s-character results in higher electronegativity, making it even more difficult for the nitrogen's lone pair to be donated compared to the first option. 4. **Analyzing the Third Option**: - The third compound is CH3-CH2-CH2-NH2 (an amine). - The nitrogen here has a lone pair of electrons, and all the carbon atoms are sp³ hybridized, which means they have only 25% s-character. - Lower s-character leads to lower electronegativity, allowing the lone pair on nitrogen to be more freely available for donation, making this compound a stronger base. 5. **Analyzing the Fourth Option**: - The fourth compound has a nitrogen with lone pairs involved in resonance (aromatic amine). - The resonance delocalizes the lone pair, making it less available for donation. The lone pair is not localized, which decreases the basicity. 6. **Conclusion**: - After analyzing all four options, we find that the third option (CH3-CH2-CH2-NH2) is the strongest base because the lone pair on nitrogen is more available for donation due to the lower s-character of the sp³ hybridized carbons. ### Final Answer: The strongest base is **Option 3: CH3-CH2-CH2-NH2**. ---
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