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ChemistryAromatic Compounds and Aryl HalidesJEE Main

Benzene . How many electron-withdrawing substituents are present in the final product ?

Answer: 2

Solution

Friedel–Crafts methylation gives toluene (); oxidation of the side chain gives benzoic acid (); nitration, directed *meta* by

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