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Grade 11Organic Chemistry

Determine the decreasing order of basic strength in aqueous medium . also explain the reason behind it

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9 Years agoGrade 11
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
Hy vivek The basic order is c>b>d>a... In amines their are two factors which decides basic character mainly +I group and sterric hindrance... The sterric hindrance is directly proportional to no. Of alkyl groups attached whereas +I is also directly proportional to no of alkyl groups but sterric hindrance decreases basic character and latter one incresases it.. SO due to these reasons the order is the above one... Hope U like it