The major product Z obtained in the following reaction scheme is:
(A)(see structure)
(B)(see structure)✓ Correct
(C)(see structure)
(D)(see structure)
Answer: (B)
Solution
Nitration first installs a nitro group, which deactivates the ring and directs incoming substituents to the meta positions. Brominating with Br2/FeBr3 then places bromine at both meta sites relative to the nitro group, giving 1-nitro-3,5-dibromobenzene.
JEE Main · 2020 · 09 Jan 2020 · Shift 1 · Single correct option