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  4. Aniline when treated with conc. HNO3 gives

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Q. Aniline when treated with conc. $\ce{HNO_3}$ gives

Amines

Solution:

Although - $NH_2$ group is o,p - directing but in presence of conc. $HNO_3$ it undergoes protonation to form $- NH_3$ which, being electron - deficient, becomes m- directing

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