Statement 1 :Aniline does not undergo alkylation and acetylation.
Statement 2 : Nitrogen of aniline acquires positive charge in the presence of AlCl₃.

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Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

answer is A.

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Aniline does not undergo Friedel Crafts reaction (alkylation and acetylation) due to salt formation with AICI₃, (the Lewis acid) which is used as a catalyst. Due to this nitrogen of aniline acquires positive charge and hence, act as a strong deactivating group for further reaction.

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