Question

What are Electrophilic Substitution Reaction in Benzoylation in Alkanamines?

Answer

Electrophilic Substitution Reaction in Benzoylation in Alkanamines: (i) In order to obtain mono-halo product, —NH2 group is protected with acylation. (ii) Under very strong acidic condition, aniline is converted into anilinium ion. Anilinium ion being electron deficient deactivates o/p-positions resulting in the formation of only meta-derivative.