Question:
Under which of the following reaction conditions, aniline gives p-nitro derivative
as the major product?
(i) Acetyl chloride/pyridine followed by reaction with conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3
(ii) Acetic anhydride/pyridine followed by conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3
(iii) Dil. HCl followed by reaction with conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3
(iv) Reaction with conc. HNO3 + conc.H2SO4
Solution:
Option (i) and (ii) are the answers.