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

[a]

[b]

A)  A                                

B)  B

C)  Both [a] and [b]         

D)  None of these

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Even though when aromatic halides cannot be used in Williamson ether synthesis, yet because of its strong electron withdrawing group like \[N{{O}_{2}}\]at ortho and para positions that are present it is predicted that synthesis may occur. For e.g.             Hence, the correct option is [c].