Nitrogen Containing Compounds Question 5
Question: Which of the following would be most reactive towards nitration [AMU 2000; UPSEAT 2002]
Options:
A) Benzene
B) Nitro benzene
C) Toluene
D) Chloro benzene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The nitro group is very firmly linked to the benzene nucleus and does not undergo any displacement reaction. Nitro group deactivates the benzene nucleus.
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