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Published on: August 12, 2026
If meta-nitroaniline is chlorinated, the major product is:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
group increases 
density at 
- positions & 
is meta-directing group.
Chlorination is electrophilic substitution reaction, position of attack is directed by 
group. 
will be attached to o- or p - position of 
group.
In option & , -I effect of 
group is more pronounced at o-position wrt 
group than at p-position which decreases 
density.
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