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Explain why nitrobenzene undergoes electrophilic substitution at m-position and nucleophilic substitution at o- and p-positions?

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  6. Give two uses of nitro compounds.

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  12. How are amines prepared from (a) amides (b) oximes and (c) aldehydes.

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  16. Give explanation for each of the following : (i) Why are amines les...

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  17. Methyl or ethylamine is soluble in water but aniline is insoluble. Exp...

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  18. Account for the following: (i) Secondary amines are more basic than ...

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  19. Why are aromatic amines weaker bases than aliphatic amines? Or pK(b) o...

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  20. Explain K(b) order : Et(2)NH gt Et(3)N gt EtNH(2) in aqueous solution.

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