AIPMT PRELIMS2003Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The correct order of reactivity towards the electrophilic substitution of the compounds aniline (I), benzene (II) and nitrobenzene (III) is
A
III > II > I
B
II > III > I
C
I < II > III
D
I > II > III
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Aniline is more reactive due to the electron-donating NH₂ group, while nitrobenzene is less reactive due to the electron-withdrawing NO₂ group.
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