Question

The correct increasing order of basic strength for the following compounds is __________

• A. $II<III<I$
• B. $III<I<II$
• C. $III<II<I$
• D. $II<I<III$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Electron donating $-C{H}_3$ group increases the basicity while electron withdrawing $-N{O}_2$ group decreases the basicity of amines.