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Activation of benzene by `-NH_2` group can be reduced by treating the compound with

A

Dil. HCl

B

Ethyl alcohol

C

Acetic acid

D

Acetyl chloride.

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D
The activating effect of the amine group is reduced by acetylations. The acetyl group being electron withdrawing attracts the lone pair of electrons of the N-atoms towards itself.
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