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Explain why MeNH2 is stronger base than MeOH?

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Explain why MeNH2 is stronger base than MeOH?

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Nitrogen is less electronegative than oxygen therefore lone pair of electrons on nitrogen is readily available for donation. Hence, MeNH2 is more basic than MeOH.

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