Aromatic Compounds Containing Nitrogen - Result Question 34
####35. Statement I In strongly acidic solution, aniline becomes more reactive towards electrophilic reagents.
Statement II The amino group being completely protonated in strongly acidic solution, the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen is no longer available for resonance.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 35. (c)
Solution:
- In strongly acidic medium, aniline is fully protonated, becomes deactivated for $S _E$ Ar reaction.
Lone pair on nitrogen is not available for resonance. Positive charge makes the group strongly electron withdrawing.
