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Under which of the following reaction conditions, aniline gives pp-nitroderivative as the major product?

I. Acetyl chloride/pyridine followed by reaction with conc. H2SO4+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4+ conc. HNO3\mathrm{HNO}_3.

II. Acetic anhydride/pyridine followed by conc. H2SO4+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4+ conc. HNO3\mathrm{HNO}_3.

III. Dil. HCl\mathrm{HCl} followed by reaction with conc. H2SO4+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4+ conc. HNO3\mathrm{HNO}_3.

IV. Reaction with conc. HNO3+\mathrm{HNO}_3+ conc. H2SO4\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4.
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Correct option: A
I and II
Option A (I and II) is correct because acetylation protects the amino group of aniline, directing the nitration to the para position.

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