Why is NH2 group of aniline acetylated

Question:

Why is NH2 group of aniline acetylated before carrying out nitration?

Solution:

To control the nitration reaction and tarry oxidation products and nitro derivatives products formation, the NH2 group of aniline is acetylated before carrying out nitration. Here, the major product is p-nitroaniline.

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