For the reaction shown, which of the compounds below would be the expected major, and final, organic product?
A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV
E) V

Question

For the reaction shown, which of the compounds below would be the expected major, and final, organic product? 
A) I 
B) II 
C) III 
D) IV 
E) V

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction shown is a substitution reaction in which an alkyl group on a benzene ring is replaced by a nitro group. The expected major product would be the one in which the nitro group is added in the para position (opposite position) to the methyl group. Compound III is the only option that meets this requirement, therefore it is the expected major and final product.

For the Reaction Shown, Which of the Compounds Below Would