Is Propylamine More Basic Than Phenylamine?

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Propylamine is more basic than ammonia due to the presence of an alkyl group attached to the nitrogen, which increases electron density. This enhanced electron density allows propylamine to accept protons more readily than ammonia. The discussion highlights the importance of alkyl groups in influencing basicity. Overall, propylamine's structure contributes to its stronger basic properties compared to ammonia. Understanding these differences is crucial in the study of amines and their behavior in chemical reactions.
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propylamine ammonia basicity

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suggest which one of ammonia or propyl amine is more basic.

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i know that a base is a proton acceptor. i am trying to figure out which one of them would accept a proton more readily.
 
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ok, nevermind it's been solved. it is because of the alkyl group attached to nitrogen in propyl amine, making it have a greater electron density to accept a proton.
 
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