The major product in the nitration of m-xylene is

1.	The major product in the nitration of m-xylene is
Answer» 1-Nitro-2,6-dimethyl BENZENE 1-Nitro-3,5-dimethyl benzene 1,3-Dinitro-4,6-dimethyl benzene 1-Nitro-2,4-dimethyl benzene Solution :In m-xylene, both the methyl GROUPS are oand p-directing. HENCE the MAJOR PRODUCT is 1-nitro-2, 4-dimethyl benzene

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