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The amino (-NH2) group is stronger neucleophile than some other functional groups for example hydroxyl group. The electron lone pair is tightly held in oxygen whereas in nitrogen it is loosely held and is readily available to react. That is why functional groups containing nitrogen are acetylated much easily than those containg oxygen for example.

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