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NEET · Chemistry · Amines
Which of the following is expected to be the least basic among the...
Which of the following is expected to be the least basic among the given compounds?
Options
- AAniline
- BAnilinium ion
- Cp-nitroaniline
- Dp-methoxyaniline
Correct answer
C. p-nitroaniline
Step-by-step solution
p-nitroaniline has a nitro group (-NO2), which is an electron-withdrawing group and decreases basicity.