NEET2017Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

NEET 2017 Chemistry Amines MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The CORRECT increasing order of basic strength for the following compounds is:

Question diagram
A

II < III < I

B

III < I < II

C

III < II < I

D

II < I < III

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The basic strength is influenced by the electron-donating or withdrawing nature of substituents. NO₂ is electron-withdrawing, reducing basicity, while CH₃ is electron-donating, increasing basicity.

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