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Why does benzoic acid not undergo Friedel-Craft reaction ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding the Structure of Benzoic Acid**: - Benzoic acid has the formula C₇H₆O₂, and its structure consists of a benzene ring (C₆H₅) attached to a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). 2. **Identifying the Nature of the Carboxylic Acid Group**: - The carboxylic acid group (-COOH) is known to be an electron-withdrawing group due to its electronegative oxygen atoms. This means it pulls electron density away from the benzene ring. ...
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