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Which of the following compounds will not undergo Friedel`-` Crafts reaction easily ?

A

Nitrobenzene

B

Toluene

C

Cumene

D

Xylene

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Due to strong deactivation of benzene ring by the powerful electron-withdrawing nitro group, the electron density on the benzene ring decreases to such an extent that nitrobenzene does not undergo F.C. reaction.
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