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Why does colourless aniline turn coloured when stored?
AAtmospheric oxidation
BAbsorption of moisture
CReaction with nitrogen
DPolymerisation by light
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Atmospheric oxidation
Arylamines are slowly oxidised by air, and the oxidation products are coloured.
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