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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a
Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
b
Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect
c
Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
d
Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
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.