Question

Acetanilide is prepared by reacting -------and-------.

• A. Aniline and acetic acid
• B. Aniline and acetic anhydride
• C. Acetone and aniline
• D. Aniline and acetic chloride

Hint:

To synthesize acetanilide, the reaction typically involves aniline and acetic anhydride, which undergo an acetylation reaction.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Acetanilide is a compound formed by the reaction of aniline with acetic anhydride. The reaction is an example of acetylation, where an acetyl group -COCH\(_3\) from acetic anhydride attaches to the nitrogen of the aniline molecule. The general reaction for the preparation of acetanilide is: \[ \text{Aniline} + \text{Acetic anhydride} \rightarrow \text{Acetanilide} + \text{Acetic acid} \] Thus, the correct answer is Aniline and acetic anhydride.