Which of the Following Statements About the Reaction Shown Here

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the reaction shown here is true?

• A) The ortho and para pathways are disfavored because of steric hindrance.
• B) Sulfuric acid and nitric acid in combination direct groups to the meta position on the ring.
• C) The intermediate for the ortho and para pathways has positive and partial positive charges on adjacent atoms whereas the meta pathway intermediate does not.
• D) Reaction produces benzoic action.
• E) The reaction is a Friedel-Crafts acylation.

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