Q. Toluene, when treated with $Br_{2}/Fe$, gives $p$-bromotoluene as the major product because the $–CH_{3}$ group
A) Is $meta$ directing
B) deactivates the ring
C) activates the ring by hyperconjugation
D) None of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: activates the ring by hyperconjugation.
A detailed explanation for this question is being prepared.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.