In the preparation of  p-Nitroaniline, there are three synthetic steps in this reaction, the first is acetylation of the amine, second is nitrates and the third is hydrolysis of the amide. Why must acetylation be done first if at all? Use chemical structures to illustrate your point.

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In the preparation of  p-Nitroaniline, there are three synthetic steps in this reaction, the first is acetylation of the amine, second is nitrates and the third is hydrolysis of the amide. Why must acetylation be done first if at all? Use chemical structures to illustrate your point.

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