VIT Engineering VIT Engineering Solved Paper-2011

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    Which one of the following will be most basic?

    A)  Aniline

    B)  p-methoxyaniline

    C)  p-methyl aniline

    D)  Benzylamine

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     In aniline, p-methoxyaniline and p-methyl aniline, the lone pair of electrons on the N-atom is delocalised on the benzene ring while in benzylamine it is delocalised, and more available  for  donation. Hence benzylamine is most basic among the given.


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