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Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers

Question
CBSEENCH12008215

Write the structures of the major products expected from the following reactions:
(a)    Mononitration of 3-methylphenol.
(b)    Dinitration of 3-methylphenol.
(c)    Mononitration of phenyl methanoate.

Solution
The combined influence of —OH and —CH3 groups determines the position of the incoming group.