MHT CET 202626 AprilMorning Shift
- Exam
- MHT CET
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 26 April
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Amines
MHT CET 2026 · 26 April · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Amines
Which of the following is least alkaline ?
Which of the following is least alkaline ?
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
The basicity of substituted anilines depends on the nature of the substituent present on the benzene ring. Electron-donating groups (EDG) increase the electron density on the nitrogen atom, thereby increasing basicity. Electron-withdrawing groups (EWG) decrease the electron density on the nitrogen atom, thereby decreasing basicity.
Among the given options:
is a strong electron-withdrawing group due to its strong and effects. It strongly pulls the electron density away from the amine group, making the lone pair on nitrogen least available for protonation.
is an electron-donating group due to its effect, which increases basicity.
has a weak effect, making it slightly less basic than aniline but much more basic than nitroaniline.
Aniline () has no substituents.
Therefore, due to the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the nitro group, is the least alkaline.
Answer:
Among the given options:
is a strong electron-withdrawing group due to its strong and effects. It strongly pulls the electron density away from the amine group, making the lone pair on nitrogen least available for protonation.
is an electron-donating group due to its effect, which increases basicity.
has a weak effect, making it slightly less basic than aniline but much more basic than nitroaniline.
Aniline () has no substituents.
Therefore, due to the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the nitro group, is the least alkaline.
Answer: