Question

Aniline is less soluble in water than ethyl amine due to

• A. resonance stablization of benzene ring
• B. resonance stabilization of anilium ion
• C. more hydrophobic nature of $C_{6}H_{5}$ group than $C_{2}H_{5}$ group
• D. more hydrophobic nature of $C_{6}H_{6}$ group than $C_{2}H_{5}$ group

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Correct answer is (c) more hydrophobic nature of $C_{6}H_{5}$ group than $C_{2}H_{5}$ group