Question

How will we convert benzene with meta nitrobenzene?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Since, the two substituents in the benzene ring are present at w-positions, therefore, the first substituent in the benzene ring should be m-directing.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Benzene is heated with nitrating mixture to form nitrobenzene. The reaction is known as nitration . It is aromatic electrophilic substitution reaction. Mechanism of nitration of benzene is simple and two stepped.