Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 12

16. In the following reaction,

The product $X$ is

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(2007, 3M)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 16. (b)

Solution:

Ring attached to nitrogen is activated while ring attached to $\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}$ is deactivated. Also, electrophilic substitution occur predominantly at para position of the activated ring due to immense steric hindrance at ortho position.

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