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Protection

Nephlite - 13-4-2004 at 11:07

Hi,
I'm quite new in this site.I wan to ask you something coz I can't figure it out.
Which is the most appropriate way to protect the amino group of the anilin from the oxydizing action of HNO3?
My next question is : Is able this synthesis way:

benzonitril->3,5- diaminobenzonitril:)

[Edited on 14-4-2004 by Nephlite]