Which reagent protects the −NH₂ group of aniline during electrophilic substitution?
Acetic anhydride ((CH₃CO)₂O) acetylates aniline to acetanilide, reducing reactivity of the −NH₂ group, as per the PDF’s chemical properties.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 13: Amines > Topic: Chemical Reactions - Alkylation, Acylation and Electrophilic Substitution