NEET2018Chemistry-Aromatic Compounds
NEET 2018 Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Nitration of aniline in strong acidic medium also gives m-nitroaniline because __________.
A
in spite of substituents nitro group always goes to only m-position
B
in electrophilic substitution reactions amino group is meta directive
C
in absence of substituents nitro group always goes to m-position
D
in acidic (strong) medium aniline is present as anilinium ion
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
In strong acidic medium, aniline is protonated to form anilinium ion, which is meta-directing, leading to the formation of m-nitroaniline.
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