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Question

Aniline when treated with acetyl chloride in presence of alkali, the product formed is :

A

Acetanilide

B

Benzoyl chloride

C

Acetophenone

D

Aniline hydrochloride

Answer

Acetanilide

Explanation

Solution

Ph – NH2 + CH3COCl $\xrightarrow { \text { Pyridine } }$ Ph – NH – COCH3 [acetanilide]