Q. Among the following statement on the nitration of aromatic compounds, the false one is
A) The rate of nitration of benzene is almost the same as that of hexadeuterobenzene
B) The rate of nitration of toluene is greater than that of benzene
C) The rate of nitration of benzene is greater than that of hexadeuterbenzene
D) Nitration is an electrophilic substitution reaction
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: The rate of nitration of benzene is almost the same as that of hexadeuterobenzene.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.