Question

Identify the reagents $(X, Y, Z)$ used in the conversion of $3$-methylaniline to $3$-nitrotoluene.

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. d

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

a

Answer 2

When $3$-methyl aniline is converted to $3$-nitrotoluene, the following steps are involved. Hence, $(X) = NaNO_2, HCl, 273\,K$ $(Y) = HBF_4, (Z) = NaNO_2, Cu, \Delta$