SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q53

Which of the following is a primary arylamine in which an amino functional group is substituted for one of the benzene hydrogens?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Aniline.

The primary arylamine where an amino functional group substitutes one of the benzene hydrogens is Aniline. Aniline consists of a benzene ring with one amino group (-NH₂) attached, making it a key example of an arylamine. Quinoline and pyridine are heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen in the ring, while toluidine is a derivative of aniline with a methyl group added to the benzene ring.