BRAINCAKEBasicity of Amines
Amines have a lone pair of electrons and can act as proton acceptors (bases). The base strength depends on the electron density on the nitrogen atom. Molecules with greater electron densities are able to attract protons more strongly and are therefore stronger bases.
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