Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 107
Question: Among the following compounds nitrobenzene, benzene, aniline and phenol, the strongest basic behaviour in acid medium is exhibited by [KCET 1993]
Options:
A) Phenol
B) Aniline
C) Nitrobenzene
D) Benzene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Because the N atom in aniline has a lone pair to donate and also due to +I effect of $ -NH_2 $ group.