January 16, 2025, 02:39:42 PM
Forum Rules: Read This Before Posting


« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Topic: Why does methylamine and ethylamine have nearly same pkb?  (Read 1819 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline technoultra

  • Very New Member
  • *
  • Posts: 2
  • Mole Snacks: +0/-0
Why does methylamine and ethylamine have nearly same pkb?
« on: December 23, 2016, 07:35:21 AM »
It is known that ethyl is better than methyl for inductive effect.
It's positive inductive effect is greater than methyl.

Then why does ethylamine has a pKb of 3.35 and methylamine has the pkb of 3.34
(pKb values in water)
Shouldn't the pKb of ethylamine be lower than methylamine?

Thank you for your time :)
Logged

Offline AWK

  • Retired Staff
  • Sr. Member
  • *
  • Posts: 7976
  • Mole Snacks: +555/-93
  • Gender: Male
Re: Why does methylamine and ethylamine have nearly same pkb?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2016, 09:06:57 AM »
Be very careful in explaining such small differences. Moreover, you should use data as reliable as possible.
Logged
AWK
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
Sponsored Links