The bromination of anisole occurs without the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst and often leads to the formation of tribromide with the presence of excess bromine. Explain why.

• A. The methoxy group withdraws electrons from the benzene ring by resonance, making the benzene ring more electrophilic.
• B. Br₂ is a strong electrophile and readily adds to the benzene ring without using any Lewis acid catalyst.
• C. The methoxy group donates electrons to the benzene ring by resonance, making the benzene ring more nucleophilic.
• D. The Br–Br bond in Br₂ is weak and readily breaks to form the electrophile Br⁺.

Answer: (C)