Question

Correct statement about the given chemical reaction is :

• A. The reaction will form sulpnonated product instead of nitration.
• B. $-\ddot{N}{H}_2$ group is ortho and para directive so product (B) is not possible
• C. Reaction is possible and compound (B) will be the major product.
• D. Reaction is possible and compound (A) will be major product.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Reaction is possible and compound (A) will be major product.

A will be the major product because $N{H}_2$ is a ortho/para directing group. Here, ortho is not the majorproduct due to steric hindrance.

Also in strong acidic medium aniline is protonated to form anilinium ion which is a meta- directing group.
That is why besides the ortho para derivatives, significant amount of meta derivatives is also formed.

Hence, option (c) is correct.