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Why does the acetylation of \text {-NH}_{2} group of aniline reduce its activating effect?

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The activating effect of \text {-NH}_{2} group of aniline is reduced by its acetylation. It happens because of the lone pair electrons on the nitrogen of acetanilide react with oxygen atom because of resonance.

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