JEE PYQ: Aromatic Compounds Question 6
Question 6 - 2020 (02 Sep Shift 2)
The major product of the following reaction is:
4-Methyl-2-nitrophenol + conc. $\text{HNO}_3$ + conc. $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ →
(1) 4-Methyl-2,6-dinitrophenol
(2) Different dinitrophenol arrangement
(3) 4-Methyl-2,5-dinitrophenol
(4) 4-Methyl-2,3,6-trinitrophenol
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Answer: (3)
Solution
Electrophilic substitution directed by the strong ring activating $-\text{OH}$ group to ortho/para positions.
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