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Which of the following is the strongest base in aqueous solution?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: D

Alkyl groups donate electrons and raise the electron density on nitrogen, so methylamine is stronger than ammonia. In aniline the lone pair is delocalised into the ring, and in diphenylamine into two rings, making them weaker bases than ammonia.
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