Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12
In the nitration of aniline, what is the major product when the –NH2 group is protected by acetylation?
A
p-Nitroaniline
B
m-Nitroaniline
C
o-Nitroaniline
D
p-Nitroacetanilide
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Acetylation of aniline protects the –NH2 group, allowing controlled nitration to yield p-nitroacetanilide as the major product.
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