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Rank the compounds given below in order of decreasing basicity
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryNEET
Options:
  • A I, II, III
  • B III, II, I
  • C II, III, I
  • D II, I, III
Solution:
2141 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: II, I, III
Here the correct of basicity is

III is the weakest base since it is resonance stabilized and both resonance structures have negative charge on more electronegative (oxygen) atom.
I is weaker base than II since former has resonance stability.

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