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Benzene Nitration and Directing Groups
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Benzene is nitrated to give nitrobenzene, which on further treatment with CH3COCl / AlCl3 will give Statement II : NO2 group is a m-directing, and deactivating group.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.