Which one of the following is the strongest base in aqueous solution?

Options

A. Trimethylamine
B. Aniline
C. Dimethylamine
D. Methylamine

Answer

C

Explanation

In aqueous solution basicity order of `1^(@), 2^(@) and 3^(@)` amine with methyl group is `2^(@) gt 1^(@) gt 3^(@)`
In case of aniline lone pair of nitrogen is involved in resonance, so it is weaker base than aliphatic amines