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Published on: August 13, 2026
The major product formed on monobromination 
of the following compound P
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Both 
and 
are o, p ‐ directing groups. The possible positions of attack which are facilitated both by 
and 
groups are shown
. 
since, 
group is bulkier than 
so, due to steric hindrance, the reaction does not occur at positions 2 and 6 but instead occurs at position 4.
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