Question

What are X and Y respectively in the following reactions? \includegraphics[width=0.5\linewidth]{102image.png}

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

In electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions involving amides and related groups, pyridine can help direct the incoming electrophile to specific positions on the ring.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The reaction shows the halogenation of an amide group (\(\text{NHCOCH}_3\)) with bromine. Pyridine is a mild base and it directs the substitution at the position ortho to the existing \(\text{NHCOCH}_3\) group. The reaction produces an intermediate compound \(\text{NHCOCH}_3, \text{NH}_2\).
In the second step, bromine further reacts with the intermediate to give the final product.
Thus, the correct answer is \( \text{NHCOCH}_3, \text{NH}_2 \).