NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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    Which of the following compounds will not undergo Friedal-Craft's reaction easily?                   [NEET 2013]

    A) Cumene

    B) Xylene

    C) Nitrobenzene

    D) Toluene

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Nitro group being electron withdrawing, datives the benzene nucleus to such an extent so that it becomes incapable to give Friedel Crafts reaction.
    Nitrobenzene because of its unreactivity towards Friedel Crart's reaction is used as a solvent for this reaction.


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