In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is 2 2 2 (A) Low temperature (B) –NH group is highly meta-directive (C) Formation of anilinium ion (D) –NO substitution always t

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In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is 2 2 2

(A) Low temperature
(B) –NH  group is highly meta-directive
(C) Formation of anilinium ion
(D) –NO  substitution always takes place at meta-position

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C) FORMATION OF ANILINIUM ION. In acidic medium the –NH group in aniline converts into anilinium ion which is meta directing

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