Question

Predict the major product of the reaction shown

• A. 2- bromo-6- nitrobenzaldehyde and 2- bromo-4- nitrobenzalhyde
• B. o-dibromobenzene and p-dibromobenzene
• C. 2- bromo-3- nitrobenzaldehyde and 2- bromo-5- nitrobenzalhyde
• D. 2- bromo-3- nitrobenzaldehyde

Answer 1

The correct option is B o-dibromobenzene and p-dibromobenzene

This is bromination of bromobenzene and ortho and para product forms.