Q39 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (20 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry
Identify the major product of the following reaction:

Identify the major product of the following reaction:

- A

- Correct answerB

- C

- D

Solution
Methoxy group is the activating group. Activating groups are the electron donating groups. The ortho product is the minor product and the para product is the major product. The is the reagent used for the nitration of benzene. So, the compound is the nitromethoxybenzene and compound is the nitromethoxybenzene. Hence, the major product is nitromethoxybenzene.
Reaction :-

Hence, the major product is
.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.