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Chemistry Question on Hydrocarbons

The most reactive compound, for the electrophilic nitration, is

A

benzoic acid

B

nitrobenzene

C

benzene

D

toluene

Answer

toluene

Explanation

Solution

Methyl group is an electron releasing group due to which there is greater electron density in the ring, due to which electrophile attach is favoured.