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The major product in the nitration of m-...

The major product in the nitration of m-xylene is

A

1-Nitro-2,6-dimethyl benzene

B

1-Nitro-3,5-dimethyl benzene

C

1,3-Dinitro-4,6-dimethyl benzene

D

1-Nitro-2,4-dimethyl benzene

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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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