QuestionAromatic substitution / nitration then SNAr
The major product formed in the following reaction is


- (a) 4-chloro-2-nitroanisole (OMe and NO₂ ortho; Cl para to OMe)
- (b) 4-methoxy-3-nitrobenzotrifluoride (CF₃; NO₂ meta to CF₃; OMe para to CF₃)
- (c) 4-chloro-3-nitroanisole (OMe para to Cl; NO₂ ortho to Cl)
- (d) 4-methoxy-2-nitrobenzotrifluoride (NO₂ ortho to CF₃; OMe para to CF₃)
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