Question

Write structures of the major products of the following :
(i) Mononitration of 3-methylphenol
(ii) Dinitration of 3-methylphenol
(iii) Mononitration of phenyl methanoate

Answer 1

OH and – CH₃ are o- and p-directing groups. The products are :

Comments

Why in dinitration of 3 methyl phenol 3 methyl 2,4di nitrophenol cannot be formed as a major product ? Explain.