Question

Which from following is obtained as major product when methoxybenzene is treated with nitrating mixture?

• A. 2-Nitroanisole
• B. 4-Nitroanisole
• C. 4-Nitrophenol
• D. 2-Nitrophenol

Hint:

-OCH$_3$ is an ortho/para director and para is favoured by sterics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Resonance picture
The oxygen lone pair puts negative charge at the ortho and para carbons.

Step 2: Choose
NO$_2^+$ goes mainly to the less hindered para site, giving 1-methoxy-4-nitrobenzene (4-nitroanisole), option (B).

Final Answer:
Option (B). \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]