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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