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The activating effect of -NHCOCH3 group is ______ as compared to -NH2 group.(a) less(b) same(c) more(d) very highThe question was asked in class test.Enquiry is from Amines Chemical Reactions in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct choice is (a) less

Best explanation: The -NHCOCH3 group forms two RESONANCE STRUCTURES, where the lone pair of nitrogen INTERACTS with the lone PAIRS on oxygen atom. This makes the lone electron pair on N less AVAILABLE for donation to benzene ring.



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