Which N in the following structures is the most basic?

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III

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All are equally basic

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Solution

The correct option is C III
Nitrogens I and II have their lone pairs in conjugation with the aromatic ring and the oxygen respectively. This means that the electron cloud is delocalised and they are not as easily available for donation as compared to nitrogen III. Thus, it is the most basic nitrogen in the given structure.

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