Nitration of 1,4-dimethylbenzene (p-xylene) gives a single product having the molecular formula c8h9no2 in high yield. draw this product.

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Tanner Kane

11 January, 20:16

Nitration of 1,4-dimethylbenzene (p-xylene) gives a single product having the molecular formula c8h9no2 in high yield. draw this product.

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Kierra Pearson · Answer 1

Structure is in document below.

The mononitration of p-xylene can be easily carried out at 30 degrees C.

Para-xylene (p-xylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon, one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene. Para-xylene is colorless and highly flammable, not acutely toxic and has some narcotic effects.