Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 110
Question: Aniline on treatment with conc. $ HNO_3+ $ conc. $ H_2SO_4 $ mixture yields [AIIMS 1992]
Options:
A) o- and p-nitroanilines
B) m-nitroanilines
C) A black tarry matter
D) No reaction
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Nitration of aniline without protecting the amino group is not possible because $ HNO_3 $ is a strong oxidising agent which oxidises aniline.
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