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Question
Which of the following groups increases the basic strength of substituted aniline?
Options
\[\ce{-OCH3}\]
\[\ce{-NO2}\]
\[\ce{-SO3}\]
\[\ce{-CN}\]
MCQ
Solution
\[\ce{-OCH3}\]
Explanation:
\[\ce{-OCH3}\] is an electron-releasing group, it raises the basic strength of substituted aniline.
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