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  4. Assertion: Nitration of aniline can be conveniently done by protecting the amino group by acetylation Reason: Acetylation increases the electron-density in the benzene ring

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Q. Assertion : Nitration of aniline can be conveniently done by protecting the amino group by acetylation
Reason : Acetylation increases the electron-density in the benzene ring

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Solution:

Acetylation decreases the electron-density in the benzene ring thereby preventing oxidation