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Question
Which reagent protects the −NH₂ group of aniline during electrophilic substitution?
Explanation
Acetic anhydride ((CH₃CO)₂O) acetylates aniline to acetanilide, reducing reactivity of the −NH₂ group, as per the PDF’s chemical properties.
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