Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 146

Question: Among the following compounds $ C_3H_7NH_2, $ $ NH_3,CH_3NH_2, $ $ C_2H_5NH_2 $ and $ C_6H_5NH_2, $ the least basic compound is

Options:

A) $ C_3H_7NH_2 $

B) $ NH_3 $

C) $ CH_3NH_2 $

D) $ C_6H_5NH_2 $

E) $ C_2H_5NH_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ C_6H_5NH_2 $ is least basic compound due to resonance by which the Lone pair of nitrogen takes part in resonance & due to unavailability of lone pair on N Aniline become less basic. The Lone pair of N is delocalized into benzene ring by resonance