Organic Chemistry Basics Result Question 38
38. The correct order of basicities of the following compounds is

(a) $2>1>3>4$
(b) $1>3>2>4$
(c) $3>1>2>4$
(d) $1>2>3>4$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 38. ( b )
Solution:
- I is most basic due to formation of resonance stabilised conjugate acid .
Also, among alkyl amines, $2^{\circ}$ is more basic than $1^{\circ}$ amine. Hence, overall order of basic strength is
$ 1>3>2>4 $