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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Aniline reacts with acetic anhydride to give :
Options
A N-Methylaniline
B p-Aminoacetophenone
C Acetanilide
Correct Answer
D m-Aminoacetophenone
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Aniline reacts with acetic anhydride to give acetanilide (N-phenylacetamide, C6H5NHCOCH3) via acetylation of the amino group.

Hint

What is the acetylation product of aniline?

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