NEET2024Chemistry-Reactions of Aniline
NEET 2024 Chemistry Reactions of Aniline Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction.
Statement II: Aniline cannot be prepared through Gabriel synthesis.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
B
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true.
C
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Crafts alkylation due to the formation of a complex with the Lewis acid catalyst. Gabriel synthesis is not suitable for preparing aniline as it involves alkyl halides.
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