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The compounds P and Q were separately subjected to nitration using HNO_(3)//H_(2)SO_(4) mixture. The major product formed in each case respectively is |
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 `-OH` is ctivating and o-, p-directing, whereas `-COOH` is deactivating and m - directing.  Since `-OCH_(3)` is more activating, the SUBSTITUTION OCCURS at a position ortho to it. |
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