What is the expected product when anisole is treated with chlorosulfonic acid?

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What is the expected product when anisole is treated with chlorosulfonic acid?
  1. Anisole sulfonic acid
  2. p-Anisole sulfonic acid
  3. o-Anisole sulfonic acid
  4. No reaction

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Q: What is the expected product when anisole is treated with chlorosulfonic acid?
Solution: Chlorosulfonic acid introduces a sulfonyl group at the para position due to the activating effect of the methoxy group.
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