JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q76

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 76 of 90

In Friedel-Crafts alkylation of aniline, one gets

alkylated product with ortho and para substitution.

secondary amine after acidic treatment.

an amide product.

positively charged nitrogen at benzene ring.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: D

Lewis acid $\mathrm{AlCl_3}$ binds the amino nitrogen, putting a positive charge on N next to the ring and deactivating it.

(D)

Topics:Amines

JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 76