Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Aniline on nitration yields ortho, meta & para nitro derivatives of aniline.
Reason R : Nitrating mixture is a strong acidic mixture.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Due to formation of anilinium ion in acidic medium meta product is also obtained in significant amount