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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 9. Amines

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion \(A\) and the other is labelled as Reason \(R\) Assertion \(A\) : Aniline on nitration yields ortho, meta and para nitro derivatives of aniline. Reason \(R\): Nitrating mixture is a strong acidic mixture. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. A Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\)
  2. B Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true but \(R\) is \(NOT\) the correct explanation of \(A\)
  3. C \(A\) is true but \(R\) is false.
  4. D \(A\) is false but \(R\) is true.
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(A) Both \(A\) and \(R\) are true and \(R\) is the correct explanation of \(A\)

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Due to formation of anilinium ion in acidic medium meta product is also obtained in significant amount.
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