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Which of the following undergoes nitrati...

Which of the following undergoes nitration most easily?

A

Acetophenone

B

Benzonitrile

C

Benzaldehyde

D

Benzene

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The correct Answer is:
D
Except for benzene, all other compounds have a deactivating group present in the benzene ring. Nitration being electrophilic substitution in nature can proceed most readily in benzene.
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