Question: In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is:
Formation of anilinium ion
$-\mathrm{NO}_{2}$ substitution always takes place at meta-position
low temperature
$-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$ group is highly meta-directive
Correct Option: 1
Solution:
In acidic medium the $-\mathrm{NH}_{2}$ group in aniline converts into anilinium ion which is meta directing.
