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When naphthalene is nitrated under optimal conditions, what product do we get?(a) a(alpha)-nitrotoluene(b) b(beta)-nitrotoluene(c) (gamma)-nitrotoluene(d) all of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in exam.I want to ask this question from Preparations in portion Nitration of Unit Processes |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) a(alpha)-nitrotoluene Explanation: When naphthalene is nitrated under optimal conditions, the product CONSISTS principally of a-nitronaphthalene. The reaction TAKES place vigorously; and unless precautions are TAKEN, polynitro compounds are FORMED. |
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