The nitration of anisole ________.A) proceeds more rapidly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the meta productB) proceeds more rapidly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the ortho, para productsC) proceeds more slowly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the meta productD) proceeds more slowly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the ortho, para productsE) proceeds at the same rate as the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the meta product

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The nitration of anisole ________.A)  proceeds more rapidly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the meta productB)  proceeds more rapidly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the ortho, para productsC)  proceeds more slowly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the meta productD)  proceeds more slowly than the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the ortho, para productsE)  proceeds at the same rate as the nitration of benzene and yields predominantly the meta product

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Anisole has electron-donating -OCH3 group which activates the benzene ring towards electrophilic substitution. This makes nitration occur more rapidly than benzene. Additionally, the -OCH3 group is ortho, para directing, leading to the formation of predominantly ortho and para products.

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