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Electrophilic substitution in case of aromatic amines takes place more readily than benzene. Explain.

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Due to resonance, the electrons on the N-atom in aniline are delocalized over the benzene ring. As a result, the electron density on the benzene ring increases as compared to benzene itself. In other words, aniline gets activated and hence electrophilic substitution occurs more readily in aniline.
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