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Select the correct statements about the basicity of aromatic amines in water.

  1. Aaniline is a weaker base than ammonia
  2. B4-methylaniline is a stronger base than aniline
  3. C4-nitroaniline is a stronger base than aniline
  4. D4-chloroaniline is a stronger base than aniline

Answer: A, B

In aniline the lone pair is delocalised into the ring, making it weaker than . A para methyl group donates electrons and raises basicity, while a para nitro group withdraws electrons and lowers it. A para chlorine lowers basicity because its -I effect outweighs its weak +R effect, so the last statement is false.
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