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
The formation of less stable carbanion
B
Longer carbon halogen bond
C
The inductive effect
D
Sp2–hybridized carbon attached to the halogen
Answer
Sp2–hybridized carbon attached to the halogen
Explanation
Solution
In aryl halides the C – X bond has partial double bond character due to resonance so the cleavage of C – X bond becomes difficult.
