Question

Among the following, which the strongest base?

Options

• C₆H₅HN₂

• P – NO₂C₆H₄NH₂

• M – NO₂ – C₆H₄NH₂

• C₆H₅CH₂NH₂

Answer 1

C₆H₅CH₂NH₂ 

Explanation:

Because the alkyl group is electron-donating (FDG) while the NO₂ group is electron-drawing, the alkyl group stabilises the positive charge on the attached nitrogen atom.