Question

In the conversion of p-nitrofluoro benzene to p-nitroanisole, intermediate X is involved.
The true statements about the intermediate X is/are
(I) the intermediate is aromatic.
(II) the intermediate is resonance stabilized anion.
(III) electron withdrawing group on the benzene ring stabilize the intermediate.

• A. II and III
• B. Only II
• C. I and III
• D. Only I

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

X is resonance stabilized anion. An electron withdrawing $-N{O}_2$ group also stabilizes it.