Aniline is basic due to the presence of lone pair of electron on the nitrogen atom of amine group. Where as AlCl3 is a Lewis acid which is used as catalyst in friedel craft reaction.
Al has a empty orbital so it accept lone pair electron from amine group hence nitrogen atom of amine acquired positive charge and ring become deactivating. Due to this reason aniline does not undergoes friedel craft reaction.
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