Aromatic HydrocarbonsHard
Question
The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration :
Options
A.toluene
B.benzene
C.benzoic acid
D.nitrobenzene
Solution
In toluene, - CH 3 gp. is activating gp. which in benzoic acid - COOH gp., while in benzoic acid - COOH gp. deactivating groups. Activating effect of - CH3 in due to + I effect of - CH3 gp. (hyperconjugation)
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