JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q74

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 74 of 90

Halogenation of which one of the following will yield m-substituted product with respect to methyl group as a major product?

3-Methylbenzaldehyde

2-Nitrotoluene

2-Methylphenol (o-cresol)

3-Nitrotoluene

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

o-Cresol. The strongly activating OH directs halogen to its para position (C-5), which is meta to the methyl group.

(C)

JEE Main 2022 · 26 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 74