Question

The major product P formed in the given reaction is:

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The given reaction is an electrophilic aromatic substitution. When the compound reacts with \( \text{AlCl}_3 \), a Friedel-Crafts alkylation or acylation typically takes place. The compound contains both a nitro group (\( \text{NO}_2 \)) and a methoxy group (\( \text{OCH}_3 \)) as substituents.
The nitro group is electron-withdrawing and deactivates the aromatic ring towards electrophilic substitution, while the methoxy group is electron-donating and activates the ring. Therefore, the reaction will predominantly occur at the position where the methoxy group is located, as it makes the ring more reactive.
As a result, the major product will be the structure shown in option (1), where substitution occurs at the position activated by the methoxy group.