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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 9. Amines

Given below are two statements: Statement \((I)\) : The \(\mathrm{NH}_2\) group in Aniline is ortho and para directing and a powerful activating group. Statement \((II)\) : Aniline does not undergo FriedelCraft's reaction (alkylation and acylation). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct
  2. B Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are incorrect
  3. C Statement \(I\) is incorrect but Statement \(II\) is correct
  4. D Statement \(I\) is correct but Statement \(II\) is incorrect
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(A) Both Statement \(I\) and Statement \(II\) are correct

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The \(\mathrm{NH}_2\) group in Aniline is ortho and para directing and a powerful activating group as \(\mathrm{NH}_2\) has strong \(+\mathrm{M}\) effect. Aniline does not undergo Friedel-Craft's reaction (alkylation and acylation) as Aniline will form complex with…
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