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Why does freshly purified aniline gradually turn yellow or red on standing?
AOxidation by air
BReaction with light
CEvaporation of water
DFreezing in the cold
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Oxidation by air
Aniline is easily oxidised, so exposure to air slowly darkens the almost colourless oil.
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