Which is the most reactive amine towards dilute HCl: $$CH_3NH_2$$ , $$(CH_3)_2NH$$ , or $$(CH_3)_3N$$ ?

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Which is the most reactive amine towards dilute HCl:  $$CH_3NH_2$$  ,  $$(CH_3)_2NH$$  , or  $$(CH_3)_3N$$  ?

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$$(CH_3)_2NH$$   (Secondary amine). In aqueous medium, it is the strongest base due to the optimal balance of inductive effect ( $$+I$$  ) and solvation stability, making it most reactive towards acid

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