Identify the reagents $(X, Y, Z)$ used in the conversion of $3$-methylaniline to $3$-nitrotoluene.

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The Correct Option is A

When $3$-methyl aniline is converted to $3$-nitrotoluene, the following steps are involved.

Hence, $(X) = NaNO_2, HCl, 273\,K$ $(Y) = HBF_4, (Z) = NaNO_2, Cu, \Delta$

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List-I Reaction	List-II Type of redox reaction
(A) N₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2NO(g)	(I) Decomposition
(B) 2Pb (NO₃)₂(s) → 2PbO(s) + 4NO₂(g) + O₂(g)	(II) Displacement
(C) 2Na(s) + 2H₂O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H₂(g)	(III) Disproportionation
(D) 2NO₂(g) + 2OH^-(aq) → NO₂^-(aq) + NO₃^-(aq) + H₂O(l)	(IV) Combination