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.