Chapter 23, Problem 23.52AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The basicity of trifluralin is to be compared with that of $N,N-$ diethylaniline. The explanation for the corresponding answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The nitrogen atom of amines has a lone pair of electrons which make amines basic in nature. The basicity of an amine is dependent on $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ of its conjugate acid. The more basic is the amine, the weaker is its conjugate acid. The more basic is the amine, the larger is the $\text{p}{K}_{\text{a}}$ value of its conjugate acid.