Question

Explain why nitrobenzene is meta directing towards electrophilic substitution reaction.​

Answer 1

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Yes, Nitro-group is meta-directing. The nitro group strongly deactivates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution. Nitro group is electron withdrawing group and thus causes electron deficiency at ortho and para positrons as is clear from the resonating structures of nitro benzene.❤️