Question

For the given reaction, what is the product A?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. No reaction

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The given reaction is an electroophilic aromatic substitution reaction. In the reactant molecule we have both $OH$ and $C{H}_3$ substituents.
Since, $-OH$ group is a stronger ortho para directing than $C{H}_3$ due to its +R effect, the electrophile will get substituted at ortho/para position of $OH$ group.
Since, the para position is already blocked by methyl, the $N{O}_2$ gets added to the ortho position of $OH$.
Hence, option (a) is correct.