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In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is 

 

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a

Low temperature.

b

– NO2 substitution always takes place at meta-position

c

– NH2 group is highly meta-directive.

d

Formation of Anilinium ion.

answer is C.

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In acidic medium, aniline is converted into anilinium ion which is meta directing or in acidic medium. The reason is the formation of Annilium ion which is actually meta directing.

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