Question

The compound that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is:

• A. Toluene
• B. Benzene
• C. Benzoic Acid
• D. Nitrobenzene

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Toluene

The reactivity of compound towards electrophilic nitration depends on the electron density present on the compound. The higher the electron density, the more reactive will be the compound towards electrophilic nitration.

Here, toluence is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration as the presence of methyl group induces electron donating effect which increases the electron density.