The following reaction will occur via which mechanism?

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The given reaction involves the substitution of a nitro group (-NO2) with a chlorine atom (-Cl) in an aromatic ring. This is a widely known example of electrophilic aromatic substitution, where the electrophile (chlorine) attacks the electron-rich aromatic ring resulting in the substitution. The reaction does not involve a nucleophile, so option B can be ruled out. Similarly, there is no elimination of any group, so option A can also be ruled out. Therefore, the correct option is C.

The Following Reaction Will Occur Via Which Mechanism