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During bromination of bromobenzene, why is the sigma complex formed from ortho attack or para attack more stable than the sigma complex formed from meta attack?Select answer from the options belowThe ortho-para attack has an additional structure in the sigma complex that the meta attack complex does not have which adds to the stability.The additional structure in the ortho-para attack sigma complex increases the influence of resonance which is the strongest force, stabilizing it.The resonance forces are stronger than the inductive forces, raising the energy of activation and therefore stability of the ortho-para attack in order to overcome it.The meta attack sigma complex has a lower energy of activation from the lack of a fourth complex, destabilizing it.Save for LaterSubmit Answer

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During bromination of bromobenzene, why is the sigma complex formed from ortho attack or para attack more stable than the sigma complex formed from meta attack?Select answer from the options belowThe ortho-para attack has an additional structure in the sigma complex that the meta attack complex does not have which adds to the stability.The additional structure in the ortho-para attack sigma complex increases the influence of resonance which is the strongest force, stabilizing it.The resonance forces are stronger than the inductive forces, raising the energy of activation and therefore stability of the ortho-para attack in order to overcome it.The meta attack sigma complex has a lower energy of activation from the lack of a fourth complex, destabilizing it.Save for LaterSubmit Answer

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The ortho-para attack has an additional structure in the sigma complex that the meta attack complex does not have which adds to the stability. This additional structure in the ortho-para attack sigma complex increases the influence of resonance, which is a strong stabilizing force. The resonance forces are stronger than the inductive forces, raising the energy of activation and therefore stability of the ortho-para attack in order to overcome it. On the other hand, the meta attack sigma complex has a lower energy of activation due to the lack of a fourth complex, which destabilizes it.

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