1. What is the function of the sulfuric acid in the nitration of the aromatic ring? 2. Why does the nitro group attach in the meta position when adding to methyl benzoate?

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1. What is the function of the sulfuric acid in the nitration of the aromatic ring?
2. Why does the nitro group attach in the meta position when adding to methyl benzoate?
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