When nitrobenzene is treated with `Br_(2)` in presence of `FeBr_(3)`, the major product formed is `m-`bromo`-`nitrobenzene. Statement which is related to obtain the `m-`isomer is

Options

A. the intermediate carbocation formed after initial attack of `Br^(+)` at the meta-position is least stabilised
B. the electron density on meta carbon is more than that on ortho and para-positions
C. loss of aromaticity when `Br^(+)` attacks at the ortho and para positions and not at meta position
D. None of these.

Answer

B

Explanation

In the presence of `FeBr_(3)`, it is an electrophilic substitution reaction. As the product of bromination is meta, it means electron density is more at meta - position than at `o-` and `p-`. The product is m-bromo-nitrobenzene.