Statement-1. The reaction of conc. HNO_3 and conc. H_2SO_4 on nitrobenzene gives m- dinitrobenzene. Statement-2. The nitro group in benzene ring decreases the electron density in the benzene ring.

Statement-1. The reaction of conc. HNO_3 and conc. H_2SO_4 on nitroben

1.	Statement-1. The reaction of conc. HNO_3 and conc. H_2SO_4 on nitrobenzene gives m- dinitrobenzene. Statement-2. The nitro group in benzene ring decreases the electron density in the benzene ring.
Answer» Statement-1 is TRUE, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is a correct EXPLANATION for Statement-1 Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True , Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1 Statement- 1 is True, Statement-2 is False Statement-1 is False, Statement -2 is True Solution :Correct explanation. The nitro group in nitrobenzene mainly DECREASES the electron DENSITY at o- an p-positions and HENCE is m-directing.