JEE Main & Advanced Sample Paper JEE Main Sample Paper-38

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    During the preparation of acetanilide from aniline a small amount of zinc is added to the reaction mixture because.

    A)  zinc induces the precipitation.

    B)  zinc prevents the reduction of aniline during the reaction.

    C)  zinc reduces the coloured impurities in the aniline and also prevents its oxidation during the reaction.

    D)  zinc form a white crystal line complex with aniline.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Zinc reduces the coloured impurites in the aniline and also prevents its oxidation during the reduction.


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