In case of substituted aniline the group which decreases the basic strength is :

- O C H_{3}

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- C H_{3}

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- N H_{2}

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- C_{6} H_{5}

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Solution

The correct option is D $- C_{6} H_{5}$
In case of substituted aniline the group which decreases the basic strength is phenyl group $(C_{6} H_{5})$ . It withdraws the electron density from the ring through resonance.

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