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Among the following, the compound that undergoes nitration readily is                [NCERT 1984]

A)                 Benzoic acid      

B)                 Toluene

C)                 Phenol 

D)                 Nitrobenzene

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

                Presence of methyl group increases electron density at o- and p- positions. Hence, it undergoes nitration readily.