Question
Question: Among the following, the compound that undergoes nitration readily is...
Among the following, the compound that undergoes nitration readily is
A
Benzoic acid
B
Toluene
C
Phenol
D
Nitrobenzene
Answer
Toluene
Explanation
Solution
Presence of methyl group increases electron density at o- and p- positions. Hence, it undergoes nitration readily.