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Nitrobenzene on reaction with conc. $ {HNO_3/H_2SO_4 }$ at $ {80-100^{\circ} C}$ forms which one of the following products ?

Updated On: June 02, 2025
  • 1, 2, 4-Trinitrobenzene
  • 1, 2-Dinitrobenzene
  • 1, 3-Dinitrobenzene
  • 1, 4-Dinitrobenzene
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The Correct Option is C

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$NO_2$ group being electron withdrawing reduces electron density at ortho and para-positions. Hence, now the meta-position becomes electron rich on which the electrophile (nitronium ion) attacks during nitration. $HNO_3 + H_2 SO_4 \, {\longrightarrow} \, _{ _{H_2O + \downarrow N0^+_2 }^{\downarrow}}^{H_2 NO_3^+ } + HSO_4^-$ $\hspace42mm _{(nitronium \, ion)}^{Electrophile}$
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