The conversion of m-dinitrobenzene into m-nitroaniline can be brought about with :
A
Sn/HCl
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B
Zn/NH4Cl
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C
(NH4)2S
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D
Zn+Alc.KOH
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Solution
The correct option is C(NH4)2S m-dinitrobenzene is selectively reduced with ammonium sulphide to form m-nitroaniline. In this reaction, out of 2 nitro groups, only one nitro group is reduced. Sodium sulfide can also be used for the same purpose.