Question

8) For conversion of toluene into p-nitrobenzoic acid following sequence is carried out -
(a) Nitration followed by oxidation. (b) Oxidation followed by nitration.
(c) Reduction followed by nitration. (d) Nitration followed by reduction.​

Answer 1

Answer: Option a is the answer

Explanation: First Nitration is done to add Nitro(-NO2) group. And then oxidation is carried out to convert -CH3 group into -(COOH).