Arrange the Following Compounds in Order of Increasing Basicity (Least

question 130

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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