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In aniline, the -NH2 group is best described as:
AMeta directing, activating
BOrtho/para directing, deactivating
CMeta directing, deactivating
DOrtho/para directing, activating
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Ortho/para directing, activating
Lone pair donation puts high electron density at ortho and para positions and activates the ring.
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