Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
Among the following , the compound that ...

Among the following , the compound that undergoes nitration readily is

A

Benzoic acid

B

Toluene

C

Phenol

D

Nitrobenzene

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B

Presence of methyl group increases electron density at o- and p- positions. Hence, it undergoes nitration readily.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    ERRORLESS|Exercise NCERT BASED QUESTIONS (Cyclic and Aromatic Ethers)|7 Videos

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    ERRORLESS|Exercise NCERT BASED QUESTIONS (Different Ethers and Hydroxy Compounds)|28 Videos

  • ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS

    ERRORLESS|Exercise NCERT BASED QUESTIONS (Dihydric, Trihydric and Unsaturated Alcohols)|21 Videos

  • ALDEHYDES AND KETONES

    ERRORLESS|Exercise ASSERTION AND REASON|10 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Among the following, the compound that undergoes the fastest S_N1 reaction is:

Among the following, the compound that can be most readily sulphonated is:

The compounds that undergo hydrolysis readily is/are

Among the following compounds that can be most readily nitrated is :

Which of the following compounds undergoes nitration at fastest rate ?

Among the following compounds that the can be most readily sulphonated is :