NEETChemistryAmines
What effect do electron-releasing groups have on the basic strength of substituted anilines?
Options
- AIncrease basic strength
- BDecrease basic strength
- CNo effect on basic strength
- DDepend on the pH of the solution
Correct answer
A. Increase basic strength
Step-by-step solution
Electron-releasing groups like -OCH 3 and -CH 3 increase the basic strength of substituted anilines by donating electron density to the nitrogen atom.