When nitrobenzene is treated with `Br_2` in the presence of `FeBr_3` ,the major product formed is m-bromonitrobenzene. Statements which are related to obtain the m isomer are`

Options

A. The electron density on meta carbon is more than that on ortho and para positions
B. The intermediate carbonium ion formed after initial attack of `Br^(-)` at the meta position is least destabilised
C. Loss of aromaticity when `Br^(+)` attacks at the ortho and para positions and not at meta position
D. Easier loss of `H^(+)` to regain aromaticity from the meta position than from ortho and para positions

Answer

A, B

Explanation

`NO_2` is a deactivating group so it is meta director.