Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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1.

Stearic hinderance of alkyl groups has an effect on the basic character of amines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

What is the correct order of basicity of aliphatic amines purely on the basis of solvation effect of the ammonium cation?

A. 1 > 2 > 3
B. 3 > 2 > 1
C. 2 > 1 > 3
D. 2 > 3 > 1
Answer» B. 3 > 2 > 1
3.

The basic strength of alkylamines does not depend on which of the following?

A. Number or alkyl groups
B. Size of alkyl groups
C. Physical state of the amine
D. Presence of an aromatic ring
Answer» E.
4.

Consider three gaseous alkylamines A, B and C or 1 , 2 and 3 respectively. What will be the correct order of their basicity?

A. A > B > C
B. C > B > A
C. B > A > C
D. B > C > A
Answer» C. B > A > C
5.

If the Kb values of ammonia, methylamine and ethylamine are x, y and z respectively, identify the correct relation between x, y and z from the following.

A. x > y
B. y < z
C. x > z
D. x > y > z
Answer» C. x > z
6.

If the pKb value of ammonia is 4.75, predict the pKb value of methanamine?

A. 3.38
B. 4.70
C. 8.92
D. 9.38
Answer» B. 4.70
7.

The treatment of N,N-dimethylaniline with acetic acid gives no reaction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

What is the correct order of pKb values of the following amines?

A. Methanamine > Ethanamine > Benzenamine
B. Benzenamine > Ethanamine > Methanamine
C. Ethanamine > Methanamine > Benzenamine
D. Benzenamine > Methanamine > Ethanamine
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following is not produced on the reaction of methylammonium chloride with sodium hydroxide?

A. HCl
B. CH<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>2</sub>
C. H<sub>2</sub>O
D. NaCl
Answer» B. CH<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>2</sub>
10.

The reaction between methylamine and hydrogen iodide results in the formation of a _______

A. colourless liquid
B. dark coloured gas
C. white solid
D. yellow liquid
Answer» D. yellow liquid
11.

What is the product formed when ethanamine reacts with HBr?

A. NH<sub>4</sub>Br
B. CH<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>3</sub>Br
C. CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>NHBr
D. CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>NH<sub>3</sub>Br
Answer» E.
12.

The equilibrium constant of the reaction of amines with _____ is taken as a measure of its basic character.

A. an acid
B. a base
C. water
D. a Lewis base
Answer» D. a Lewis base
13.

Which of the following is associated with decrease in pKb value of amines?

A. Increase in acidic strength
B. Increase in basic strength
C. Better proton donation
D. Better electron acceptor
Answer» C. Better proton donation
14.

Amines are generally ______ in nature.

A. electrophilic
B. acidic
C. basic
D. neutral
Answer» D. neutral