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Aniline is a _______ directing compound.(a) ortho(b) meta(c) ortho and para(d) ortho, meta and paraThe question was posed to me during an internship interview.I need to ask this question from Amines Chemical Reactions topic in portion Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (c) ortho and para

Explanation: The ortho and para positions with respect to NH2 group in aniline are centres of HIGH electron DENSITY. This is DUE to the resonance STRUCTURES of aniline. Thus, NH2 is ortho and para DIRECTING and a powerful activating group.



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