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Chemistry Question on Amines

Nitration of nitrobenzene at 125∘C125^{\circ} C with mixed acids gives

A

meto-dinitrobenzene

B

ortho-dinitrobenzene

C

para-dinitrobenzene

D

1, 3, 5-trinitrobenzene

Answer

meto-dinitrobenzene

Explanation

Solution

Nitrobenzene on nitration gives m−m- dinitro benzene as −NO2- NO _{2} group is meta-directing. In this reaction the attacking reagent is NO2+NO _{2}^{+}