Mono-nitrated product obtained on treating meta cresol

[zorro]

Homework Statement

What is the mono-nitrated product obtained on treating meta cresol with HNO₃ and H₂SO₄?

The Attempt at a Solution

The electrophile can attack at 4 or 6 position on the benzene ring. How do I decide which one is major?

 

[chemisttree]

You say 4-nitro, I say 6-nitro... let's call the whole thing off!

 

[zorro]

haha...ok