Question

The ease of Nitration of the following three hydrocarbons follows the order

• A. $II = III = I$
• B. $II > III > I$
• C. $III > II > I$
• D. $I = III > II$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$II > III > I$

Answer 2

The ease of nitration of the hydrocarbons depends upon the stability of arenium ion formed.