Which of the following compound is more basic with respect to exocyclic oxygen ?

True

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The compound of option B is more basic with respect to exocyclic oxygen as the inductive effect of two alkyl groups is lower than the inductive effect of 3 C atoms of compound A. Also the repulsion between the P-C bond pair electrons and the lone pair of electrons on oxygen is higher in compound B than in compound A.

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