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Consider the following four compounds I, II, III and IV. Choose the correct statement(s)
order of basicity

Updated On: May 21, 2024
  • The order of basicity is II > I > III > IV.
  • The magnitude of $pK _{ b }$ difference between I and II is more than that between III and IV.
  • Resonance effect is more in III than in IV.
  • Steric effect makes compound IV more basic than III.
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The Correct Option is C, D

Solution and Explanation

  •  The correct order of basic strength for the given compounds is \((IV) > (II) > (I) > (III).\)
  • Compound IV is a stronger base than compound III due to the SIR effect (steric inhibition of resonance), while the difference in basic strength between compound I and compound II is minimal.
  • In compound IV, the SIR effect causes both the -NO2 and N(CH3)2 groups to be out of plane, resulting in reduced resonance effects compared to other compounds.
  • (III) is the weakest base due to the presence of three -NO2 group, which exert strong -M effect.
  • Difference of pKa values is highest between (III) and (IV).
  • \(pK_b; (I) ⇢ 9.42; (II) ⇢ 8.94, (IV) ⇢ 4.60\)
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Acids and Bases

Acid is any hydrogen-containing substance that is capable of donating a proton (hydrogen ion) to another substance. Base is an ion or molecule capable of accepting a hydrogen ion from acid. 

Physical Properties of Acids and Bases

Physical PropertiesACIDSBASES
TasteSourBitter
Colour on Litmus paper Turns blue litmus redTurns red litmus blue
Ions produced on dissociationH+OH-
pH<7 (less than 7)>7 (more than 7)
Strong acidsHCl, HNO3, H2SO4NaOH, KOH
Weak AcidsCH3COOH, H3PO4, H2CO3NH4OH

Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases

Type of ReactionAcidBases
Reaction with Metals

Acid + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen gas (H2)

E.g.,

Zn(s)+ dil. H2SO4 → ZnSO(Zinc Sulphate) + H2

Base + Metal → Salt + Hydrogen gas (H2)

E.g.,

2NaOH +Zn → Na2ZnO2 (Sodium zincate) + H2

Reaction with hydrogen carbonates (bicarbonate) and carbonates

Metal carbonate/Metal hydrogen carbonate + Acid → Salt + Carbon dioxide + Water

E.g., HCl+NaOH → NaCl+ H2O

2. Na2CO3+ 2 HCl(aq) →2NaCl(aq)+ H2O(l) + CO2(g)

3. Na2CO3+ 2H2SO4(aq) →2Na2SO4(aq)+ H2O(l) + CO2(g)

4. NaHCO3+ HCl → NaCl+ H2O+ CO2

Base+ Carbonate/ bicarbonate → No reaction
Neutralisation Reaction

Base + Acid → Salt + Water

E.g., NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)

Base + Acid → Salt + Water

E.g., CaO+ HCl (l) → CaCl2 (aq)+ H2O (l)

Reaction with Oxides

Metal oxide + Acid → Salt + Water

E.g., CaO+ HCl (l) → CaCl2 (aq)+ H2O (l)

Non- Metallic oxide + Base → Salt + Water

E.g., Ca(OH)2+ CO2 → CaCO3+ H2O

Dissolution in Water

Acid gives H+ ions in water.

E.g., HCl → H+ + Cl-

HCl + H2O → H3O+ + Cl–

Base gives OH- ions in water.

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