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  • Tell me? Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is:

Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is:

  • Option 1)

    Benzoic Acid

  • Option 2)

    Nitrobenzene

  • Option 3)

    Toluene

  • Option 4)

    Benzene

 

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As discussed in

Hyperconjugation or ?-? resonance or Baker and Nathan effect -

The conjugation between \alpha C-H sigma bond and adjacent  multiple bond or carbocation is called Hyperconjugation.

- wherein

It is permanent effect.

 

 

Electron donating group increases electron density in toluene. Methyl group is e-donating group and hence the electrophilic nitration is fastest.


Option 1)

Benzoic Acid

This option is incorrect.

Option 2)

Nitrobenzene

This option is incorrect.

Option 3)

Toluene

This option is correct.

Option 4)

Benzene

This option is incorrect.

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Plabita

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Toluene 

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Sushanta Meher

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