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Why is Aniline very reactive towards bromination ?Why is Aniline very reactive towards bromination ?
Asked by pratikbharadia | 10 Dec, 2009, 08:34: AM
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This is because NH2 group in aniline is highly activating group. A lone pair of electrons is present on N which releases the electron density to the benzene ring and hence activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution reactions at ortho and para positions.
Since in bromination, Br+ is the electrophile. So, aniline reacts with bromine water at room temperature to give a white precipitate of 2,4,6 - tribromoaniline.
Answered by | 10 Dec, 2009, 09:54: AM
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