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The increasing order of basicity of the following compounds is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE Main
Options:
  • A (4) < (2) < (1) < (3)
  • B (1) < (2) < (3) < (4)
  • C (2) < (1) < (3) < (4)
  • D (2) < (1) < (4) < (3)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (2) < (1) < (4) < (3)


3 is most basic because its conjugate acid is stabilized by equivalent resonance.

Out of 1 and 4, 4 is more basic due to +I effect. 2 is less basic than 1 and 4 because N atom is sp2 hybridized (more s%).

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