The best synthesis of m-dibromobenzene would be: A)Benzene,Br₂,FeBr₃,heat B)Aniline,Br₂,H₂O; then HONO,0-5 °C; then CuBr C)Nitrobenzene,HNO₃,H₂SO₄,heat; then Fe/HCl (excess); then 2 HONO,0-5 °C; then 2 CuBr D)Bromobenzene,HNO₃,H₂SO₄; then Fe,HCl,C₂H₅OH,reflux; then HONO,0-5 °C; then CuBr E)Two of these choices.

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The correct synthesis involves nitration of nitrobenzene, reduction to aniline, diazotization, and then Sandmeyer reaction to introduce bromine at the meta position.

The Best Synthesis of M-Dibromobenzene Would Be