An equimolar mixture of toluene and chlorobenzene is treated with a mixture of conc.H2SO4 and conc.HNO3. Indicate the correct statement from the following:
A
p-nitrotoluene is formed in excess
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B
equimolar amounts of p-nitrotoluene and p-nitrochlorobenzene are formed
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C
p-nitrochlorobenzene is formed in excess
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D
m-nitrochlorobenzene is formed in excess
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Solution
The correct option is A p-nitrotoluene is formed in excess As toluene and chlorobenzene, both can react with mixture of conc.H2SO4 and conc.HNO3, but being more reactive, toluene will yield p-nitrotoluene in excess.