Assertion : Nitration of aniline can be conveniently done by protecting the amino group by acetylation.
Reason : Acetylation increases the electrondensity in the benzene ring
A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
B
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AIIMS 2010, Medium
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C
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
c Acetylation decreases the electron density in the benzene ring thereby preventing oxidation
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Fluorination of an aromatic ring is easily accomplished by treating a diazonium salt with $HBF_4$. Which of the following conditions is correct about this reaction?