Question
Chemistry Question on Amines
Aniline forms meta nitro derivative in strongly acidic medium. The reason is-
A
-NH2 group is meta directing
B
-NH2 group is o-p directing
C
Anilinium ion is meta directing
D
-NH2 group is highly reactive
Answer
Anilinium ion is meta directing
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) :Anilinium ion is meta directing.