The following questions refer to the nitration of methyl benzoate. a. What type of functional group is present in methyl benzoate? ( 2 pts) b. Is the above functional group electron donating or electron withdrawing? What type of directing group is it? (2 pts) c. Draw the mechanism showing the formation of the nitronium ion. (8 pts) d. Draw the mechanism for the nitration of methyl benzoate, starting with the nitronium ion and methyl benzoate. ( 10pts) e. In addition to mononitration products, the dinitro compound is a minor product of this reaction. What techniques can be used to reduce or avoid the production of the dinitro compound? ( 3 pts)