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

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

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.

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