given-aniline-how-would-you-synthesize-4-nitroaniline-while-minimizing-polysubst

Question

Given aniline, how would you synthesize 4-nitroaniline while minimizing polysubstitution?

Accepted Answer

Acetylate aniline, perform nitration, then hydrolyze the acetyl group.

Answer

Hydrolyze aniline, then perform nitration.

Answer

Perform nitration, followed by acetylation.

Answer

Direct nitration followed by reduction.