C_6H_5NH_2 [180^ C] H_2SO_4 H_2NC_6H_4(SO_3H) (para) The true statement about the product (sulphanilic acid) is

JEE Main Chemistry question

\ (para)

The true statement about the product (sulphanilic acid) is

(A)It does not exist as a zwitterion
(B) displays a powerful basic character
(C)It does not act as an inner salt
(D) diminishes the basic character of Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Sulphanilic acid exists as a dipolar ion (zwitterion/inner salt), , formed by intramolecular proton transfer from the strongly acidic group to the basic group — so (a) and (c), which deny this, are false. Far from displaying a

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