1.Show intermediate resonance structures leading to both methyl meta-and para- nitrobenzoates. Based on these resonance structures,which product should be favored and why?
2. If methyl meta-nitrobenzoate were nitrated again, what would theproduct be, and why?
3. What by-products would you expect from the nitration of methylbenzoate?
4. What would be the product in each case? (Hint: Mononitrationoften occurs near 0°, dinitration near 60°, and trinitration near 90°.)