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Q. Which of the following orders is true regarding the basic nature of $- NH _{2}$ group?

Amines

Solution:

Ortho-substituted anilines are weaker bases than anilines regardless of the nature of the substituent whether electron releasing or electron withdrawing. This is called ortho effect and is probably due to a combination of steric and electronic factors.

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