In the nitration of toluene, which product is formed predominantly?

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In the nitration of toluene, which product is formed predominantly?
  1. Nitrotoluene (ortho)
  2. Nitrotoluene (para)
  3. Dinitrotoluene
  4. Benzyl nitrite

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Q: In the nitration of toluene, which product is formed predominantly?
Solution: The para-nitrotoluene is formed predominantly due to steric hindrance at the ortho position.
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