Explain why $MeNH_2$ is a stronger base than $MeOH$?

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(N/A) $MeNH_2$ is a stronger base than $MeOH$ because of the lower electronegativity of the nitrogen atom compared to the oxygen atom.
Nitrogen is less electronegative than oxygen,which means the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom in $MeNH_2$ is held less tightly than the lone pair on the oxygen atom in $MeOH$.
Consequently,the nitrogen atom can more easily donate its lone pair of electrons to a proton,making $MeNH_2$ a stronger base.

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