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ChemistryHardMCQ2021 · 25 Feb Shift 2

Q38.The correct sequence of reagents used in the preparation of 4 -bromo- 2-nitroethylbenzene from benzene is : JEE Main 2021 (25 Feb Shift 2) JEE Main Previous Year Paper (1) CH3 COCl / AlCl3, Br2 / AlBr3, HNO3 /H2 SO4, Zn / HCl (2) CH3 COCl / AlCl3, Zn −Hg / HCl, Br2 / AlBr3, HNO3 /H2 SO4 (3) HNO3 /H2 SO4, Br2 / AlCl3, CH3 COCl / AlCl3, Zn −Hg / HCl (4) Br2 / AlBr3, CH3 COCl / AlCl3, HNO3 /H2 SO4, Zn / HCl

What This Question Tests

This is a multi-step synthesis problem requiring knowledge of various named reactions and the directing effects of substituents on electrophilic aromatic substitution.

Concepts Tested

Friedel-Crafts AcylationClemmensen ReductionElectrophilic Aromatic Substitution (Nitration, Bromination)Activating/Deactivating Groups

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