Which of the following is an appropriate set of reactants for the preparation of 1 methoxy -4 nitrobenzene?

Question

Which of the following is an appropriate set of reactants for the preparation of 1 methoxy -4 nitrobenzene? (A) Option 1

(B)

(C) Both A and B (D) none of these

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Although aromatic halides can not be used in Williamson ether synthesis yet if strong electron withdrawing group like NO2 at ortho and para- positions are present then synthesis may occur e.g. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/c-b1k4zyw5nnbqei5v.jpg" />

Q. Which of the following is an appropriate set of reactants for the preparation of 1 methoxy -4 nitrobenzene?

Both A and B

none of these

Although aromatic halides can not be used in Williamson ether synthesis yet if strong electron withdrawing group like $N O_{2}$ at ortho and para- positions are present then synthesis may occur e.g.

Q. Which of the following is an appropriate set of reactants for the preparation of 1 methoxy -4 nitrobenzene?

Both A and B

none of these

Although aromatic halides can not be used in Williamson ether synthesis yet if strong electron withdrawing group like NO2​ at ortho and para- positions are present then synthesis may occur e.g.

Although aromatic halides can not be used in Williamson ether synthesis yet if strong electron withdrawing group like $N O_{2}$ at ortho and para- positions are present then synthesis may occur e.g.