AIPMT PRELIMS2001Chemistry-Acids and Bases

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Chemistry Basicity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In HS⁻, I⁻, R–NH₂, NH₃ order of proton excepting tendency will be:-

A

I⁻ > NH₃ > R–NH₂ > HS⁻

B

NH₃ > R–NH₂ > HS⁻ > I⁻

C

RNH₂ > NH₃ > HS⁻ > I⁻

D

HS⁻ > RNH₂ > NH₃ > I⁻

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

HS⁻ is the strongest base among the given species, hence it has the highest proton accepting tendency.

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