Q. Amongst the following the compound that can most readily get sulphonated is

A) Benzene
B) Toluene
C) Nitrobenzene
D) Chlorobenzene
Explanation

(b)
In toluene $( - CH_{3})$ group is present which has $+ I$ effect and increases electron density on $ortho$ and $para$ position. While in sulphonation – $SO_{3}\ \$acts as electrophile. Therefore, it $( - SO_{3}H)$ attacks on $ortho$ and $para$ position readily.

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