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Which undergoes nitration reaction faste...

Which undergoes nitration reaction faster than benzene

A

`C_6H_5CH_3`

B

`C_6H_5NO_2`

C

`C_6H_5COOH`

D

`C_6H_5CHO`

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The correct Answer is:
A
The +I character of `-CH_3` group increases the electron density on the benzene which facilitates the electrophilic attack on the benzene ring.
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