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The image presents a chemical reaction problem asking to identify the major product. The reaction involves a benzene ring substituted with a nitro group (NO₂) and a methyl group, reacting with ethyl chloride (CH₃CH₂Cl) in the presence of aluminum chloride (AlCl₃).

The four potential products (I, II, III, IV) result from Friedel-Crafts alkylation, where the ethyl group can attach at different positions on the aromatic ring.

The structures of the options are as follows:

- **Option I**: The ethyl group is attached to the ortho position relative to the nitro group. 
- **Option II**: The ethyl group is attached to the ortho position relative to the nitro group.
- **Option III**: The ethyl group is attached to the para position relative to the nitro group.
- **Option IV**: The ethyl group is attached to the para position relative to the nitro group.

The task is to circle the major product of the reaction, which typically involves considerations of regioselectivity and directing effects of substituents.
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Transcribed Image Text:The image presents a chemical reaction problem asking to identify the major product. The reaction involves a benzene ring substituted with a nitro group (NO₂) and a methyl group, reacting with ethyl chloride (CH₃CH₂Cl) in the presence of aluminum chloride (AlCl₃). The four potential products (I, II, III, IV) result from Friedel-Crafts alkylation, where the ethyl group can attach at different positions on the aromatic ring. The structures of the options are as follows: - **Option I**: The ethyl group is attached to the ortho position relative to the nitro group. - **Option II**: The ethyl group is attached to the ortho position relative to the nitro group. - **Option III**: The ethyl group is attached to the para position relative to the nitro group. - **Option IV**: The ethyl group is attached to the para position relative to the nitro group. The task is to circle the major product of the reaction, which typically involves considerations of regioselectivity and directing effects of substituents.
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