Question
Question: When nitrobenzene is treated with bromine in presence of FeBr<sub>3</sub> the major product formed i...
When nitrobenzene is treated with bromine in presence of FeBr3 the major product formed is m-bromonitrobenzene. The statement which is related to obtain m-isomer is
A
The intermediate carbonium ion formed after initial attack of Br+ at the meta position is least stablised
B
The electron density on meta carbon is more than that on ortho and para positions
C
Loss of aromaticity when Br+ attacks at the ortho and para positions and not at meta position
D
None of the three
Answer
The electron density on meta carbon is more than that on ortho and para positions
Explanation
Solution
–NO2 group is a meta orienting group