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

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In the nitration of toluene, which product is predominantly formed?
  1. Nitrotoluene
  2. Dinitrotoluene
  3. Benzyl alcohol
  4. Toluene sulfonic acid

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Q: In the nitration of toluene, which product is predominantly formed?
Solution: The predominant product is nitrotoluene, specifically ortho- and para-nitrotoluene due to the activating effect of the methyl group.
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