3. Why an amino group (NH2) directs electrophilic aromatic substitution to the ortho and para position and why a nitro group (NO2) directs electrophilic aromatic substitution to the meta position? Show the clear delocalized picture of the effect.

3. Why an amino group (NH2) directs electrophilic aromatic substitution to the ortho and para position and why a nitro group (NO2) directs electrophilic aromatic substitution to the meta position? Show the clear delocalized picture of the effect.

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