Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Aniline on nitration yields ortho, meta & para nitro derivatives of aniline.
Reason R : Nitrating mixture is a strong acidic mixture.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
A is true but R is false
D
A is false but R is true
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
Due to formation of anilinium ion in acidic medium meta product is also obtained in significant amount
