Question

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why nitrobenzene is meta directive ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

In neutral medium if nitro benzene is reduced alongwith a common neutral reducing agent like Zinc dust,it forms Phenyl hydroxylamine . Hope it helps!!! Nitrobenzene is a natural compound with the substance equation C6H5NO2. It is a water-insoluble light yellow oil with an almond-like scent