With respect to the following reaction, consider the given statements:
(A) $o$ -Nitroaniline and $p$ -nitroaniline are the predominant products.
(B) $p$ -Nitroaniline and $m$ -nitroaniline are the predominant products.
(C) ${HNO}_{3}$ acts as an acid.
(D) $H_{2} {SO}_{4}$ acts as an acid.
Choose the correct option.

Question

With respect to the following reaction, consider the given statements:

(A) $o$ -Nitroaniline and $p$ -nitroaniline are the predominant products.

(B) $p$ -Nitroaniline and $m$ -nitroaniline are the predominant products.

(C) ${HNO}_{3}$ acts as an acid.

(D) $H_{2} {SO}_{4}$ acts as an acid.

Choose the correct option.

TestHub · Accepted Answer

Nitration of aniline gives otho, para and meta nitro anilines but para and also meta are formed in significant amounts,

meta isomer is formed due to the formation of anilinium ion,

$H_{2} {SO}_{4}$ is strong acid, hence

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