Question

perform a nitration RXN on A.) Nylu un methyl group, CH3 WW - COOH od Br , bromine zlaricrease of decrease) & How will he reaction occur relative to H? will the new nitro group be placed meta, para, ortho?

Answer 1

ANS:

A) Nitration of Methyl Benzene gives Ortho Methyl Benzene formation is Favourable( 63%).

B) Nitration of Benzoic acid gives meta- Nitrobenzoic acid formation is favorable ( 80%).

C) Nitration of Bromo Benzene gives Para- Nitro bromo benzene .

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