Question

It is possible to obtain para isomers of anilines as the major product in electrophilic ring substitution of aniline.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Amines Chemical Reactions topic in division Amines of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) True

For explanation: This is possible by protecting the amino group of aniline by reacting it with acetic anhydride (acetylation)  to give acetanilide. This compound on desired substitution reaction followed by hydrolysis gives para substituted aniline as major product.