In the following reaction the reason why meta-nitro product also formed is
A
low temperature
B$- NH _{2}$ group is highly meta-directive
C
Formation of anilinium ion
D$- NO _{2}$ substitution always takes place at meta-position
JEE MAIN 2021, Medium
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C
Formation of anilinium ion
c Aniline on protonation gives anilinium ion which is meta directing. So considerable amount of meta product is formed.
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