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The final product C, obtained in this reaction [figure] would be
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Answer
(3) [figure]
Solution
Step 1 (acetylation): Ac2O converts -NH2 into -NHCOCH3 A = 4-methylacetanilide. As per NCERT, this moderates the activating effect of -NH2 so that only monobromination occurs.
Step 2 (bromination): -NHCOCH3 is a stronger o/p-director than -CH3; the para position is occupied Br enters ortho to -NHCOCH3 B = 2-bromo-4-methylacetanilide.
Step 3 (acid hydrolysis): -NHCOCH3 H2O/H+ -NH2 C = 2-bromo-4-methylaniline.
Answer: (3)
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