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

Answer

Correct option: A.
Aniline $>$ diphenylaniline $>$ triphenylaniline.
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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