Under which of the following reaction conditions, aniline gives p-nitro derivative as the major product?

(i) Acetyl chloride/pyridine followed by reaction with conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3.

(ii) Acetic anyhdride/pyridine followed by conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3.

(iii) Dil. HCl followed by reaction with conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3.

(iv) Reaction with conc. HNO3 + conc.H2SO4.

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(i), (ii)

(i) Acetyl chloride/pyridine followed by reaction with conc. H2SO+ conc. HNO3.

(ii) Acetic anyhdride/pyridine followed by conc. H2SO4 + conc. HNO3.

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