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The compound shown is nitrated with and (mono-nitration). Which structure is one of its major products?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: A

The compound is toluene. The methyl group is an activating, ortho/para-directing group because it stabilises the arenium ion by hyperconjugation and the inductive effect. Nitration therefore gives ortho- and para-nitrotoluene; the para isomer is the one listed.
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