Anisole ((\mathrm{C_{6}H_{5}OCH_{3}}\)) is nitrated using a mixture of concentrated $\mathrm{HNO_{3}}$ and $\mathrm{H_{2}SO_{4}}$. Predict the position(s) on the aromatic ring where the nitro group is most likely to be introduced and give the IUPAC name of the major product.

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para‑Nitroanisole (IUPAC: 4‑nitroanisole)

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Anisole ((\mathrm{C_{6}H_{5}OCH_{3}}\)) is nitrated using a mixture of concentrated \(\mathrm{HNO_{3}}\) and \(\mathrm{H_{2}SO_{4}}\). Predict the position(s) on the aromatic ring where the nitro group is most likely to be introduced and give the IUPAC name of the major product.

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