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JEE Main 20264 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2026
Date
4 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Amines

JEE Main 2026 · 4 April · Evening Shift · Chemistry · Amines

The strongest conjugate acid will result from:

The strongest conjugate acid will result from:The strongest conjugate acid will result from:The strongest conjugate acid will result from:The strongest conjugate acid will result from:The strongest conjugate acid will result from:

Options

  1. Aaniline Given below are two statements : Statement I : Nitrogen forms oxides with +1 to +5 oxidation states due to the
  2. B44-methoxyaniline Given below are two statements : Statement I : Nitrogen forms oxides with +1 to +5 oxidation states due to the
  3. C44-nitroaniline Given below are two statements : Statement I : Nitrogen forms oxides with +1 to +5 oxidation states due to the
  4. D44-methylaniline (p-toluidine) Given below are two statements : Statement I : Nitrogen forms oxides with +1 to +5 oxidation states due to the

Correct answer

C. 44-nitroaniline Given below are two statements : Statement I : Nitrogen forms oxides with +1 to +5 oxidation states due to the

Step-by-step solution

The strength of a conjugate acid is inversely proportional to the basic strength of its corresponding base. Thus, the weakest base will form the strongest conjugate acid.

The basicity of anilines depends on the availability of the lone pair on the nitrogen atom. Electron-withdrawing groups decrease basicity by withdrawing electron density, while electron-donating groups increase basicity.

In 44-nitroaniline, the −NO2-\text{NO}_2 group is a strong electron-withdrawing group due to its −R-R and −I-I effects. This strongly delocalizes the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, making 44-nitroaniline the weakest base among the given options.

In contrast, −OCH3-\text{OCH}_3 (+R+R effect)and−CH3and -\text{CH}_3 (+I+I and hyperconjugation) are electron-donating groups that increase basicity, making 44-methoxyaniline and 44-methylaniline stronger bases than aniline.

Since 44-nitroaniline is the weakest base, its conjugate acid is the strongest.

Answer: 44-nitroaniline The strongest conjugate acid will result from:
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