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Published on: August 13, 2026
Amongst the following, the strongest base in aqueous medium is:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
is most basic in the given compounds as it is 
-amine with 2 EDG.
Compound | Factors responsible for basic character are | |
(a) | Inductive effect | |
(b) | Inductive effect (-I) | |
(c) | - I effect and resonance. |
Since, 
effect and solvation increase basic character but - I effect and resonance decreases basic character.
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