(Solved): The carbomethoxy functional group (COOCH3) of methyl benzoate is a meta-directing group whic ...

The carbomethoxy functional group $$\left(?{\mathrm{COOCH}}_3\right)$$ of methyl benzoate is a meta-directing group which determines the location for the addition of the nitro group in the principal product of the reaction. Which numbered position(s) are considered meta to the carbomethoxy group in the following diagram of methyl benzoate. Select all that apply.