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Why is aniline a weaker base than aliphatic amines?
AIt has far more hydrogen atoms
BIt cannot accept any protons
CIts nitrogen is sp3 hybridised
DIts lone pair joins the ring
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Its lone pair joins the ring
The nitrogen lone pair spreads into the benzene ring, so less of it is available to accept a proton.
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