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Question

The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration :

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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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