Question

In the following substitution reaction:

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

In nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, the halide (in this case, bromine) is replaced by a nucleophile (here, the ethoxide ion \( {OCH}_2{CH}_3 \)).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The given reaction involves the substitution of a bromine atom with an ethoxy group (\( {OC}_2{H}_5 \)) in the presence of sodium ethoxide (\( {C}_2{H}_5{ONa} \)). The nitro group remains unaffected during the substitution. The ethoxy group replaces the bromine atom, forming an ethoxy substituted compound. Thus, the product 'P' formed is represented by the structure: 

Therefore, the correct answer is option (1).