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Give reasons for the following in one or two sentences "Nitrobenzene does not undergo Friedel-Craft's alkylation."

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Nitrobenzene Structure**: Nitrobenzene has a nitro group (NO2) attached to the benzene ring. This structure is crucial for understanding its reactivity. 2. **Effect of the Nitro Group**: The nitro group is a strong electron-withdrawing group. It pulls electron density away from the benzene ring, making it less reactive towards electrophilic substitution reactions. 3. **Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Overview**: Friedel-Crafts alkylation involves the introduction of an alkyl group into the benzene ring using an alkyl halide and a Lewis acid catalyst. This reaction requires a reactive benzene ring. ...
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