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<strong>Testing</strong> <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Organic</strong> <strong>Chemistry</strong> <strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Reinforce</strong> Comprehension and<br />

Understanding using Web-based Multiple Choice Questions<br />

334. Strongest Base 2<br />

Pick out the strongest base:<br />

a. A<br />

*b. B<br />

c. C<br />

d. D<br />

e. E<br />

Andrew Boa and Jason Eames*<br />

Department of <strong>Chemistry</strong>, University of Hull<br />

a.n.boa@hull.ac.uk; j.eames@hull.ac.uk<br />

Correct Answer Reply:<br />

Compound B is the strongest base due <strong>to</strong> the charged hydroxide counter anion. All other<br />

compounds A, C and D are neutral amine bases, except for amide E, which is not basic as<br />

the lone pair is conjugated <strong>to</strong> the carbonyl group.<br />

KEYWORD: HETEROATOM

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