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

A)  A                                           

B)  B

C)  Both A and B                    

D)  None of these

Correct Answer: D

Solution :

                 When the alkyl halide is primary, alkoxide (or aryloxide) attacks on it and ether is obtained as a major product.                 Aryl halides generally do not react with sodium alkoxide but presence of strong electron withdrawing group like \[-N{{O}_{2}}\] at ortho/para position facilitate the reaction. Thus, reaction given in option  also gives 1 -methoxy-4-nitrobenzene.