Question
Question: Aryl halides are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions as compared to alkyl hali...
Aryl halides are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reactions as compared to alkyl halides due to
A
Formation of a less stable carbonium ion in aryl halides.
B
Resonance stabilization in aryl halides
C
Presence of double bonds in alkyl halides
D
Inductive effective in aryl halides.
Answer
Resonance stabilization in aryl halides
Explanation
Solution
Du to resonance stabilization in aryl halides, C-X bond acquires a partial double bond character.