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The conversion of m-dinitrobenzene into m-nitroaniline can be brought about with :

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Sn/HCl
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Zn/NH4Cl
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(NH4)2S
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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.
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