The best synthesis of 3,5-dibromotoluene would be: A)Toluene,Br₂,Fe and heat B)p-CH₃C₆H₄NH₂,Br₂,H₂O; then HONO,0-5 °C; then H₃PO₂ C)Toluene,fuming HNO₃,H₂SO₄; then NH₃,H₂S; then HONO,0-5 °C; then CuBr D)m-Dibromobenzene,CH₃Cl,AlCl₃,heat E)m-Bromotoluene,HNO₃,H₂SO₄; then NH₃,H₂S; then HONO,0-5 °C; then CuBr

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This sequence involves converting an aniline derivative to a diazonium salt, which can then be replaced with bromine using H3PO2, allowing for selective bromination at the 3 and 5 positions.

The Best Synthesis of 3,5-Dibromotoluene Would Be