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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 9. Amines

The strongest conjugate acid will result from:

  1. A aniline
  2. B \(4\)-methoxyaniline
  3. C \(4\)-nitroaniline
  4. D \(4\)-methylaniline (p-toluidine)
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(C) \(4\)-nitroaniline

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The strength of a conjugate acid is inversely proportional to the basic strength of its corresponding base. Thus, the weakest base will form the strongest conjugate acid. The basicity of anilines depends on the availability of the lone pair on the nitrogen atom.…