In the following reaction, which of the following steps is wrong?

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In the following reaction, which of the following steps is wrong?

ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersJEE Main

Options:

A Step 1
B Step 2
C Step 3
D None

Solution:

1529 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: Step 2

Step 2 is wrong because Friedel-Crafts reaction will not take place in the presence of

e^{-}

-withdrawing, m-directing

(- N O_{2})

group.

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