Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 12, 2026
The correct increasing order of basic strength for the following compounds is :

Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Electron withdrawing groups (–I & –M effect) decreases basic strength of aniline while electron donating groups (+I and +M effect) increases basic strength of aniline at para positions.

(–M effect of – NO 2 group) (Hyper conjugation effect of –CH 3 group)
So, the correct order of basic strength of following compounds is – II < I < III.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Which of the following carbocations is expected to be most stable?
Which of the following molecules represents the order of hybridisation
from left to right atoms?
The most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and
para ‐ nitrophenols is
The correct statement regarding electrophile is
Which among the given molecules can exhibit tautomerism?
Which of the following statements is not correct for a nucleophile?