Predict the major product for the following reaction

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The reaction is a substitution reaction of the aromatic compound with a strong nucleophile, in this case, NaNH2. The strong base abstracts a proton from the benzylic carbon, making it more susceptible to nucleophilic attack. The nucleophile will then attack the electrophilic carbon bearing the leaving group, which is para to the benzylic carbon to form the major product. In this case, the major product is C, which is the para-substituted product.

Predict the Major Product for the Following Reaction