In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is :

Question:

In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is :

  1. low temperature

  2. $-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$ group is highly meta-directive

  3. Formation of anilinium ion

  4. $-\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ substitution always takes place at meta-position


Correct Option: , 4

Solution:

Aniline on protonation gives anilinium ion which is meta directing. So considerable amount of meta product is formed.

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