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I am really confused at this. As far as I know is CH3 increases electron density in the ring, thus toluidiene must be more basic. But that''s not what my book says(that aniline is more basic). Dying for an explanation.

I am really confused at this. As far as I know is CH3 increases electron density in the ring, thus toluidiene must be more basic. But that''s not what my book says(that aniline is more basic). Dying for an explanation.

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3 Answers

Abhishek Verma
18 Points
10 years ago

*toluidiene --> toluidine

Varun Acharya
39 Points
10 years ago
if its ortho toluidine, then its less basic than aniline because of "ortho effect".... whilst meta and para toluidine as you said are more basic than aniline....
Varun Acharya
39 Points
10 years ago
did you understand my explanation... if yes then plz reply positively.... ;)

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