Multiple choice

In aniline, the –NH2 group: A. activates the benzene ring via both inductive and resonance effect. B. activates the benzene ring via resonance effect and deactivates it via inductive effect. C. activates benzene ring via inductive effect and deactivates it via resonance effect.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. Only A and B

  5. Only A and C
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because in aniline, –NH2 group activates the benzene ring via resonance effect and deactivates it via inductive effect.

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