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In the nitration of toluene, which position is predominantly substituted?
In the nitration of toluene, which position is predominantly substituted?
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In the nitration of toluene, which position is predominantly substituted?
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The para position is predominantly substituted due to steric hindrance at the ortho position, making the para product more favorable.
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Q: In the nitration of toluene, which position is predominantly substituted?
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The para position is predominantly substituted due to steric hindrance at the ortho position, making the para product more favorable.
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Step 1: Understand that toluene is a benzene ring with a methyl group (CH3) attached.
Step 2: Know that nitration involves adding a nitro group (NO2) to the benzene ring.
Step 3: Identify the possible positions for substitution: ortho (next to the methyl group) and para (across from the methyl group).
Step 4: Recognize that the ortho position is hindered by the size of the methyl group, making it less favorable for substitution.
Step 5: Conclude that the para position is more favorable for substitution because it has less steric hindrance.
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