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Identify the major product obtained on monobromination (Br_2//FeBr_3) of meta-methylanisole and accout for its formation. |
Answer» SOLUTION : Both `-CH_3 and -OCH_3` are o-/p-directing GROUPS. THEREFORE the possible positions of attack which are facilatated by these group are indicated by arrown as shown below .  Attack by the electrophile `(Br^+)` is disfavoured `C_2` because this position is most CROWDED. Again. -I effect of `-OCH_3`group does not favourattack at `C_6` . so most favourable attack occurs at `C_4` , thereby PRODUCING 4-bromo-3-methylanisole as the majorproduct. |
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