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What is the major organic product obtained from the reaction of ethylbenzene with nitronium ion, followed by benzylic oxidation?

a. 3-ethyl-aniline.
b. 4-nitro-benzoic acid.
c. 3-nitro-toluene.
d. 3-nitrobenzoic acid.

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Answer:

b

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