MCQ
Which of the following represents the correct order of basic strength?.
  • A
    Aniline > diphenylaniline > triphenylaniline.
  • B
    Triphenylaniline > diphenylaniline > aniline.
  • C
    Triphenylaniline > aniline > diphenylaniline.
  • D
    Aniline > triphenylaniline > diphenylaniline.

Answer

  1. Aniline > diphenylaniline > triphenylaniline.

Explanation:

The following represents the correct order of basic strength

aniline > diphenylaniline > triphenylaniline

When hydrogen atoms of the amino group of arylamines are replaced by electron withdrawing phenyl groups, the basic character of the resulting amine decreases.

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