Question

Statement: In case of meta-attack on aniline (where ${NH}_2$ group is o-, p-directing) and in case of ortho-attack on nitrobenzene, resonating structures are possible. Meta-attack is more stable.

State whether the given statement is true or false.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

In case of nitrobenzene +ve charge developed at meta position is highly unstable the canonical structure but delocalisation of +ve charge in anilin, positive charge developed at the ortho and para positive which is stable canonical structure so, meta attack on aniline is more stable. It is true.