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Why is it crucial not to allow the temperature of the reaction mixture to exceed 10°C during the addition of the nitrating mixture?

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Important Questions on Preparation and Characterisation of Substances

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What is the starting material for the preparation of p-nitroacetanilide?
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What solvent is commonly used for recrystallisation of p-nitroacetanilide?
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What is the purpose of using sulphuric acid in the preparation of p-nitroacetanilide?
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In the reaction mixture, what acts as an electrophile in the nitration process?
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What is the purpose of recrystallizing a small amount of the pale yellow solid from alcohol during the preparation of Acetanilide?