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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Amines

Question:

The correct increasing order of basic strength for the following compounds is: 

Options:

II < III < I

III <  I < II

III < II < I

II < I < III

Correct Answer:

II < I < III

Explanation:

Electron-donating groups (i.e.,CH3) increase while electron withdrawing groups (i.e.,NH2) decreases the basicity of amines.