The aromatic heterocyclic base pyridine is sulphonated by heating with conc. sulphuric acid. Which of the following statements about this reaction is correct?

Options

A. Pyridine reacts more rapidly than benzene and is sulphonated at C-3
B. Pyridine reacts more rapidly than benzene and is sulphonated at C-2 and C-4
C. Pyridine reacts more slowly than benzene and is sulphonated at C-3
D. Pyridine reacts more slowly than benzene and is sulphonated at C-2 and C-4

Answer

C

Explanation

. Deactivated for `S_E` Ar and substitution occur at meta position.