Question

Consider the given reaction, percentage yield of:

Options

• C > B > A

• C > A > B

• B > C > A

• A > C > B

Answer 1

C > B > A

Explanation:

During aniline nitration in a strong acidic (HNO₃, H₂SO₄) medium, aniline transforms into anilinium ion, which can withdraw electron density. Its effect is strongest at the ortho, then meta, and finally para. As a result, very little ortho-nitrated product is formed.