Starting with Benzene,the Best Method for Preparing P-Nitrobenzoic Acid Is

Multiple Choice

Starting with benzene,the best method for preparing p-nitrobenzoic acid is:

A) HNO₃/H₂SO₄; then CH₃Cl/AlCl₃; then separation of isomers; then KMnO₄/ ^-OH/heat,followed by H₃O⁺.
B) CH₃Cl/AlCl₃; then HNO₃/H₂SO₄; then separation of isomers; then KMnO₄/ ^-OH/heat,followed by H₃O⁺.
C) CH₃Cl/AlCl₃; then KMnO₄/^-OH/heat,followed by H₃O⁺; then HNO₃/H₂SO₄.
D) HNO₃/H₂SO₄; then KMnO₄/^-OH/heat,followed by H₃O⁺; then CH₃Cl/AlCl₃.
E) HNO₃/H₂SO₄; then CO₂,followed by H₃O⁺.