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Which of the following is the most reactive toward electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions?

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Benzene
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Aniline
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Nitrobenzene
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Chlorobenzene
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Solution

The correct option is B Aniline
NH2 increases the electron density at ortho and para postions because of the +R effect. Thus, increasing the reactivity towards electrophilic aromatic substitutions.

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