Written out, would the reaction between anihiline [C6H5NH2] and perchloric acid look like this:

C6H5NH2 + HClO4 -> C6H5ClO4 + HNH2

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The NH2 group on aniline is basic. It takes on a H^+ from HClO4 and forms the salt. The salt is C6H5NH3^+ + ClO4^-. I hope this helps.

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Yes