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Why is `NH_(2)` group of aniline acetylated before carrying our nitration

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In order to check the activation of benzene ring by amino group, first it is acetylated with acetic anhydride or acetyl chloride in presence to form acetanilide which can be further nitralised easily by the nitrating mixture.
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