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ChemistryHardMCQ2021 · 26 Aug Shift 1

Q49.The correct sequential addition of reagents in the preparation of 3−nitrobenzoic acid from benzene is: JEE Main 2021 (26 Aug Shift 1) JEE Main Previous Year Paper (1) Br2 / AlBr3, HNO3 /H2 SO4, Mg / ether, CO2, H3O+ (2) Br2 / AlBr3, NaCN, H3O+, HNO3 /H2 SO4 (3) Br2 / AlBr3, HNO3 /H2 SO4, NaCN, H3O+ (4) HNO3 /H2 SO4, Br2 / AlBr3, Mg / ether, CO2, H3O+

What This Question Tests

This multi-step synthesis problem requires sequential application of electrophilic aromatic substitution (nitration, bromination) and a Grignard reaction followed by carboxylation, while considering the directing effects of substituents.

Concepts Tested

Friedel-Crafts reactionElectrophilic aromatic substitutionGrignard reactionCarboxylationActivating and deactivating groups

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