Question

Which group from following decreases the basic strength in substituted aniline?

Options

• \[\ce{-NH2}\]

• \[\ce{-OCH3}\]

• \[\ce{-CH3}\]

• \[\ce{-C6H5}\]

Answer 1

\[\ce{-C6H5}\]

Explanation:

Electron withdrawing groups reduce aniline's basic strength, whereas electron donating groups increase it. The \[\ce{-C6H5}\] group is an electron withdrawing group, whereas the other groups are electron donating groups.