Arrange the Following Compounds in Order of Increasing Basicity (Least

question 112

Multiple Choice

Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing basicity (least to most) in aqueous solution:

• A) IV < II < I < III
• B) III < II < IV < I
• C) II < I < III < IV
• D) II < III < I < IV
• E) Cannot be determined from information given

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