Question: The methyl group is the activator and will control the position of the incoming NO2 group. It is also an ortho/para director. How do I

 The methyl group is the activator and will control the position

The methyl group is the activator and will control the position of the incoming NO2 group. It is also an ortho/para director. How do I know ons which position the NO2 will sit?

The position between COOH and CH3 is too sterically hindered. So will there be 2 products? One with the NO2 on the other ortho position (major) and the other one on the para position (minor) in regards to the methyl group?

Please help with the reasoning

Predict the structure of the product formed in the mononitration of the following compound. Briefly, in not more than 3 lines explain your answer. (6 mark

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