A newly synthesized organic compound, $\mathrm{C} 8 \mathrm{H} 10 \mathrm{O} 2 \mathrm{~N} 2$, exhibits intriguing reactivity and structural properties. The compound undergoes nitration much faster than benzene, suggesting an activated aromatic ring. Additionally, it forms a diethyl acetal when treated with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst, indicating the presence of a carbonyl group. Utilizing these clues and the principles of organic chemistry, what is the most probable structure for this compound? Options: a) 4nitroaniline b) 3,4-dimethoxyaniline c) N,N-dimethyl-p-aminobenzaldehyde d) 2,4dinitrophenol

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***C*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Activated aromatic ring and carbonyl group reactivity⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The compound's faster nitration than benzene indicates an activated aromatic ring, which is consistent with an electron-donating group attached to the ring, such as an amino group. The formation of a diethyl acetal suggests the presence of an aldehyde group, as ketones generally do not form acetals as readily. Therefore, the most probable structure is N,N-dimethyl-p-aminobenzaldehyde, which has both an activated aromatic ring due to the amino group and a reactive aldehyde group that can form an acetal.⚹◊What is a diethyl acetal and how does it form in the presence of an acid catalyst?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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