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The compound shown is mono-nitrated with and . Which structure is the major product?

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

Answer: C

The compound is tert-butylbenzene. The tert-butyl group is activating and ortho/para-directing, but its bulk shields the two ortho positions strongly. Para attack dominates, giving 1-tert-butyl-4-nitrobenzene as the major product.
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