JEE Main Chemistry question
Aniline first reacts with acetyl chloride, producing compound . reacts with a nitric acid/sulphuric acid mixture and produces compound , which on hydrolysis gives compound . What is the identity of ? [Kerala CEE 2004]
Answer: (C)
Solution
Aniline is first acetylated to acetanilide (); the acetamido group is a weaker but still -directing/moderating group (it also protects the ring from over-oxidation/polysubstitution seen with free
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