JEE MainChemistryBasics of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is the strongest base ?
- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: D
The question asks: Which of the following is the strongest base?
However, the options A, B, C, and D are missing in the prompt. Since basic strength depends entirely on the structures/species given in the options, it is not possible to determine the strongest base from the information provided.
Step-by-step reasoning
- To compare basic strength, we need the identities or structures of the bases in options , , , and .
- Basic strength depends on factors such as:
- availability of lone pair,
- resonance delocalization,
- inductive effect,
- hybridization,
- solvation,
- charge on the species.
- Since none of the actual options are shown, no valid comparison can be made.
Comparison with stored correct answer
The stored correct answer is given as D, but because the options themselves are absent, this cannot be verified logically from the question data.
Therefore, I cannot agree with the stored answer on the basis of the provided information.
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