Synthesis and structural insights of substituted 2-iodoacetanilides and 2-iodoanilines

[Display omitted] •A simple method is applied for the direct iodination of substituted anilines.•DFT study is conducted understanding the structural features of iodinated products.•Most of the iodinated products are capable of forming a distinct “Halogen Bonding”.•Noncovalent interaction between the...

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