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Aminobenzene

When aminobenzene is subjected to standard nitration conditions {HONO2/(HO)2SO2} poor yields 1-amino-3-nitrobenzene are obtained.  

Briefly explain this result using resonance molecular structure formulas to support your arguments.

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