Why Does Anisole Undergo Bromination with Br₂ in the Absence

Multiple Choice

Why does anisole undergo bromination with Br₂ in the absence of FeBr₃ whereas bromination of benzene requires the presence of FeBr₃?

A) anisole is a better nucleophile than benzene
B) the methoxy group of anisole is an inductive electron withdrawing substituent
C) Br₂ is a good nucleophile
D) the reaction is accelerated by light