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What is the product obtained on the reaction of chlorobenzene with concentrated HNO3?

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When working with aromatic substitution reactions, remember that the position of substitution is influenced by the nature of the substituent on the ring. Chlorine, being an electron-donating group, directs substitution to the ortho and para positions.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • Para nitro chloro benzene
  • Ortho nitro chloro benzene
  • Mixture of ortho and para nitro benzene