Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Nitration of aniline in strong acidic medium also gives m-nitroaniline because
A
In spite of substituents nitro group always goes to only m-position.
B
In absence of substituents nitro group always goes to m-position.
C
In electrophilic substitution reactions amino group is meta directive.
D
In acidic (strong) medium aniline is present as anilinium ion.
Answer
In acidic (strong) medium aniline is present as anilinium ion.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): In acidic (strong) medium aniline is present as anilinium ion.