Hydrocarbons Question 149
Question: Which xylene is most easily sulphonated
Options:
A) Ortho (Please provide the full text for review and correction.)
B) Para.
C) Meta
D) All at the same rate
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
m-xylene is most easily sulphonated because the ortho and para positions are free with respect to the methyl group.
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