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Published on: August 12, 2026
The major product obtained when Br 2 /Fe is treated with 
is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Br The benzene ring to which >NH group is directly attached is activated for the attack of Br + as -NH group is highly ringh activating due to +R effect.
the ring to which 
group is directly attached is deactivated towards electrophillic substitution. As 
group is ring deactivating due to -R effect in addition the 
group is ortho-para directing but para position is favourable for the attach of Br + . Hence the product formed is as follows
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