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Nitrobenzene on reaction with conc. \[HN{{O}_{3}}/{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\]at \[80-100{{\,}^{o}}C\]forms which one of the following products?

A)  1, 3-Dinitrobenzene

B)  1, 4-Dinitrobenzene

C)  1, 2, 4-Trinitrobenzene

D)  1, 2-Dinitrobenzene

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

 \[N{{O}_{2}}\]is an \[m-\]directing group and hence, 1,3-dinitrobenzene is formed.