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Published on: August 13, 2026
Pyridine is less basic than triethylamine because
A
Pyridine has aromatic character
B
Nitrogen in pyridine is 
hybridized
hybridized
C
Pyridine is a cyclic system
D
In pyridine, lone pair of nitrogen is delocalized
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Basicity of amines is due to availability of an unshared pair (lone pair) of electrons on nitrogen. This lone pair of electrons is available for the formation of a new bond with a proton or Lewis acid.
Pyridine is less basic than triethylamine because lone pair of nitrogen in pyridine is delocalised.
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