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N containing aromatic bases

Hello friends, I got struck in this interesting question on basicity. I am able to get different answers applying different methods. In general, for these compounds we have to see the lone pair denoting tendency by the nitrogen. I was able to conclude that IV is most basic. And II is greater than I. Now the problem is between I and III. Whether to consider the -I effect of $\ce{N}$ or $\ce{Ph}$ more effective? And, is -I the correct way to compare among both of these? I even draw the resonating structures but was unable to conclude anything from there. Please help as to how to proceed.

Mathew Mahindaratne
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    (This might be cheating but will help any answerers). The pKa' values (pKa of conjugate acid) of pyrimidine (I) and quinoline (III) are 1.10 and 4.85 respectively. (Source: Wikipedia pages). This suggests III is more basic as it attacks $\ce{H+}$ at a lower $[\ce{H+}]$ concentration. – Eashaan Godbole May 07 '19 at 17:51
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    Dupe of https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/50303/why-is-pyrimidine-less-basic-than-pyridine https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/92375/why-is-quinoline-less-basic-than-pyridine – Mithoron May 07 '19 at 19:58
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    @Mithoron unfortunately, a vs b and a vs c together don’t make duplicates of b vs c. That said, I am of the opinion that there is no way to answer this with beyond stating that, solely based on empirical evidence and experience, an extra nitrogen in the ring is more electron-withdrawing than a fused benzene ring. The proof is in the pKa values. – orthocresol May 08 '19 at 01:43
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    @orthocresol So I voted for too broad, but q. was kicked from queue because of edit that only corrected spelling... – Mithoron May 08 '19 at 15:31

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