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:

  1. I is most basic due to formation of resonance stabilised conjugate acid .

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Also, among alkyl amines, $2^{\circ}$ is more basic than $1^{\circ}$ amine. Hence, overall order of basic strength is

$ 1>3>2>4 $