MCQ
Which of the following is more basic than aniline?
  • A
    p - nitroaniline
  • B
    Benzyl amine
  • C
    Diphenyl amine
  • D
    Triphenyl amine

Answer

  1. Benzyl amine

Explanation:

Although both are primary amines, the nitrogen lone pair of electrons are involved in resonance with the aromatic benzene and are less available to accept a proton whereas benzylamine is an aliphatic amine with a larger Kb​ than aniline.

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