| Direction: For the following questions. Choose the correct answer from the codes [a], [b], [c] and [d] defined as follows. |
| Statement I Aromatic amines are generally less basic than alkyl amines. |
| Statement II \[\pi \]-electrons in the ring decrease basic character. |
A) Statement I is true, Statement II is also true Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
B) Statement I is true, Statement II is also true and Statement II is not a correct explanation of Statement I.
C) Statement I is true. Statement II is false.
D) Statement I is false. Statement II is true.
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Aromatic amines are less basic than alkyl amines and ammonia due to the less availability of lone pair for protonation as lone pair takes part in delocalization with benzene ring in case of aromatic amines.
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