The correct order of basic strengths of the given amines is:

  • A
    $Me_2NH$ $(2^o)$ > $MeNH_2$ $(1^o)$ > $Me_3N$ $(3^o)$ > $NH_3$ (in polar protic solvent)
  • B
    $Et_2NH$ $(2^o)$ > $Et_3N$ $(3^o)$ > $EtNH_2$ $(1^o)$ > $NH_3$ (in polar protic solvent)
  • C
    $Me_3N > Me_2NH > MeNH_2 > NH_3$ (in gas phase)
  • D
    All are correct

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