Question

What is the major product formed when aniline reacts with bromine water at room temperature?

(a) 2-Bromoaniline

(b) 4-Bromoanline

(c) 2,6-Dibromoaniline

(d) 2,4,6-Tribromoaniline

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The question is from Amines Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) 2,4,6-Tribromoaniline

Easy explanation: Since amino group is highly ortho and para directing, it substitutes the Br group at the para as well as both ortho positions (2,4,6) to give a white precipitate of a tribromo substituted aniline.