Aromatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 30

31. In the reaction shown below, the major product(s) formed is/are

(2014 Adv.)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 31. (a)

Solution:

  1. This problem includes concept of acetylation reaction and regioselectivity of chemical reaction.

Regioselectivity means which group will react selectivity in the presence of two or more than two functional groups. Here, among two functional group $-NH _2$ and $-CONH _2$, $NH _2$ is more nucleophilic, hence $NH _2$ group will undergo reaction faster than $CONH _2$.

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Hence, correct choice is (a).