Correct statement about the given chemical reaction is

Correct statement about the given chemical reaction is

  1. Reaction is possible and compound (A) will be major product.
  2. -N¨H2 group is ortho and para directive, so product (B) is not possible.
  3. Reaction is possible and compound (B) will be the major product.
  4. The reaction will form sulphonated product instead of nitration.

Solution

Reaction is possible and compound (A) will be major product.

Due to formation of anilinium ion by acid base reaction m-product is form as considerable amount.

Nitration of aniline in strong acidic medium also gives m-nitroaniline because in acidic (strong) medium aniline is present as anilinium ion. 

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