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A. Phenyl methanamine

B. N, N-Dimethylaniline

C. N-Methyl aniline

D. Benzenamine

Choose the correct order of basic nature of the above amines.

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Options:
  • A A>B>C>D
  • B A>C>B>D
  • C D>B>C>A
  • D D>C>B>A
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A>B>C>D

When hydrogen atoms of the amino group of arylamines are replaced by electron donating alkyl groups, the basic character of the resulting amine increases.

B.S. order, Phenyl methanamine >  N, N-Dimethylaniline > N-Methyl aniline > Benzenamine.

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