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Amines

Question
CBSEENCH12008918

Aniline undergoes bromination in ortho and para position but in presence of strong acid it gives m-bromo aniline. Explain.

Solution
-NH2 group is o- and p-directing and thus bromination of aniline gives o- and p-bromo aniline. However, in presence of strong acid, aniline combines with H+ to give C6H5NH3+ and -NH3+ m-directing and thus m-bromo products are formed.