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(a)
Interpretation:
The predominant product that is obtained from the monosulfonation of
Concept introduction:
The organic reaction of an arene in which the replacement of a hydrogen atom by a sulfonic acid takes place is known as aromatic sulfonation. This reaction is an aromatic substitution reaction. The substitution in sulfonation reaction is reversible.
(b)
Interpretation:
The predominant product that is obtained from the mononitration of
Concept introduction:
The organic reaction of an arene in which the replacement of a hydrogen atom by a nitro group takes place is known as nitration reaction. In this reaction, an
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