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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

Amongst the following, the strongest base is
a) 2, 4, 6-Trinitroaniline
b) 2, 4, 6-Trimethyl-N, N-dimethylaniline
c) For. nitroaniline
d) N, N-Dimethylaniline

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
Nitro group deactivating group nitroderivatives can`t act as base. In 2nd option there is so much crowding and. It is not easy for nitrogen to donate electron so Correct option should be N N dimethylaniline.