2. Explain why nitration of benzoic acid gives m-nitrobenzoic acid. (CO-2)
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Statement-I: Benzoic acid on nitration will give m- nitrao benzoic acid. <br> Because <br> Statement-II: -COOH group will increase
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The major product formed due to nitration of benzoic acid is 3-Nitrobenzoic acid. Explanation: ... Accordingly, the nitration of benzoic acid leads to the formation of a compound called 3-Nitrobenzoic acid. It is because "-COOH" group present in benzoic acid is electron-withdrawing, therefore it is meta directing.
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