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CHEMISTRY
SINGLE CORRECT MCQ
In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is
A
low temperature
B
group is highly meta-directive
C
Formation of anilinium ion
D
substitution always takes place at meta-position
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
CHEMISTRY
SINGLE CORRECT MCQ
The positive anilinium nitrogen deactivates the benzene ring due to 
effect. It will behaves 
-directing group as 
effect is more on 
and 
position and less on 
.
Therefore 
product is also formed along with 
and 
product.
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