The figure shows six monosubstituted benzenes, I to VI, each nitrated in its own flask. (i) I and IV give mainly ortho and para products. (ii) II, III and V give mainly the meta product. (iii) VI gives mainly the meta product, as its methyl group gives electrons to the ring. (iv) In II, electron density falls most at ortho and para, so attack goes to meta. (v) I reacts more slowly than benzene. (vi) III reacts more slowly than benzene. How many of the statements above are correct?
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