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(B) Anisole $(C_6H_5OCH_3)$ undergoes electrophilic aromatic substitution when treated with $Br_2$ in the presence of acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$.The met

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$p$-Bromo anisole

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(B) Anisole $(C_6H_5OCH_3)$ undergoes electrophilic aromatic substitution when treated with $Br_2$ in the presence of acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$.The methoxy group $(-OCH_3)$ is an activating group and is ortho/para-directing.Due to steric hindrance at the ortho position,the para-isomer is formed as the major product.Thus,the reaction is: $C_6H_5OCH_3 + Br_2 \xrightarrow{CH_3COOH} p	ext{-bromoanisole} + HBr$.

Identify the major product when anisole is treated with $Br_2$ in the presence of acetic acid.

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