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Amines: Acylation MCQ

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AcylationMediumQuestion 41013

Question

Acylation of aniline reduces activating effect of -NH2_2 because:

  1. A
    the lone pair becomes less available
    Correct
  2. B
    nitrogen becomes metallic
  3. C
    ring becomes saturated
  4. D
    a halogen is introduced

Correct answer

the lone pair becomes less available

Explanation

Protection by acylation moderates ring activation.

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