In the nitration of toluene, which position is most likely to be attacked by the electrophile?
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In the nitration of toluene, which position is most likely to be attacked by the electrophile?
Ortho position
Meta position
Para position
All positions equally
The para position is favored in the nitration of toluene due to the electron-donating effect of the methyl group, which stabilizes the carbocation intermediate.
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Q: In the nitration of toluene, which position is most likely to be attacked by the electrophile?
Solution: The para position is favored in the nitration of toluene due to the electron-donating effect of the methyl group, which stabilizes the carbocation intermediate.
