Q. Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is:
A) Benzene
B) Benzoic acid
C) Nitrobenzene
D) Toluene
Explanation
[Solution from source] The –CH₃ group of toluene donates electron density to the ring (+I and hyperconjugation), activating it for electrophilic nitration, so toluene reacts faster than benzene. –COOH and –NO₂ withdraw electrons and deactivate the ring. Answer (4).
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