AIPMT PRELIMS2012Chemistry-Aromatic Compounds
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Reactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is:
A
Benzene
B
Benzoic acid
C
Nitrobenzene
D
Toluene
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Toluene has a methyl group which is an electron-donating group, making the benzene ring more reactive towards electrophilic substitution reactions like nitration.
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