A) Benzene
B) Benzoic acid
C) Nitrobenzene
D) Toluene
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
\[-C{{H}_{3}}\] group is a weakely activating group whereas ?COOH is moderately deactivating group and \[-N{{O}_{2}}\] is strongly deactivating group, therefore, toluene \[({{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}-C{{H}_{3}})\] undergoes nitration more readily.
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