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Amines: Protection MCQ

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ProtectionHardQuestion 41021

Question

Aniline is often acetylated before nitration mainly to:

  1. A
    avoid over-activation and oxidation
    Correct
  2. B
    increase basicity greatly
  3. C
    remove the amino group
  4. D
    make the ring non-aromatic

Correct answer

avoid over-activation and oxidation

Explanation

Protection controls substitution more cleanly.

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