Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 240
Question: Assign number 1 for least to 4 for most to indicate the relative base strength of the following:
(I) $ C_6H_5NH_2 $
(II) $ p-NO_2C_6H_4NH_2 $
(III) $ m-NO_2C_6H_4NH_2 $
(IV) $ p-CH_3OC_6H_4NH_2 $
Options:
A) I - 3 II - 1 III - 2 IV - 4
B) I - 1 II - 2 III - 3 IV - 4
C) I - 2 II - 3 III - 4 IV - 1
D) I - 4 II - 1 III - 3 IV - 2
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
EWG decreases basic strength EDG increases basic strength
