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Aniline reacts with acetic anhydride to form:

Answer: Acetanilide.

  • A Acetanilide
  • B Benzamide
  • C Phenol
  • D Nitrobenzene

Correct answer: A. Acetanilide

Explanation: Aniline reacts with acetic anhydride to form acetanilide (N-phenylethanamide).

Why Aniline Is a Weaker Base Than MethylamineNCH₃lone pair fully availableMethylamineN donates electrons freely → STRONG baseNlone pair delocalised into ringAniline

In aniline, the nitrogen's lone pair is pulled into the benzene ring through resonance, leaving less electron density available to accept a proton - which is why aniline is a much weaker base than methylamine, where the lone pair is fully available.

Concept context

Nitrogen-containing organic compounds. Covers classification (primary, secondary, tertiary), basicity comparison, preparation methods, and reactions including diazotization and coupling, key for understanding dyes and pharmaceuticals.

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