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What is the major product formed when aniline reacts with bromine water at room temperature?(a) 2-Bromoaniline(b) 4-Bromoanline(c) 2,6-Dibromoaniline(d) 2,4,6-TribromoanilineThis question was posed to me during a job interview.The question is from Amines Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct option is (d) 2,4,6-Tribromoaniline

Easy explanation: Since amino group is highly ORTHO and para directing, it substitutes the Br group at the para as well as both ortho positions (2,4,6) to GIVE a white PRECIPITATE of a tribromo substituted ANILINE.



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