The oxidation products of 1-nitronaphthalene and $\alpha$-naphthylamine respectively are

The oxidation products of 1-nitronaphthalene and $\alpha$-naphthylamine respectively are
  1. phthalic acid and 3-aminophthalic acid
  2. 3-nitrophthalic acid and phthalic acid
  3. phthalic acid and phthalic acid
  4. 3-nitrophthalic acid and 3 -aminophthalic acid

Solution

Nitro bearing benzene ring is resistant to oxidation and amino bearing benzene is more susceptible to oxidation. The products are 3-nitrophthalic acid and phthalic acid, respectively. .

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