GKFix MCQ Question

In the nitration of toluene, why is ortho and para nitration favored over meta nitration?

• A. Because the methyl group stabilizes the sigma complex intermediate via +I and hyperconjugation at ortho/para positions.
• B. Because the ortho and para positions are less sterically hindered.
• C. Because the methyl group is larger than a hydrogen atom.
• D. Because the nitro group prefers to be ortho or para.