Which of the following is used as a solvent in the Friedel-Crafts reaction ?

Toulene

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Nitrobenzene

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Benzene

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Aniline

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Solution

The correct option is B Nitrobenzene
$(B) Nitrobenzene$

Nitrobenzene contains an electron-withdrawing nitro group directly bound to the phenyl ring.
Also, a highly deactivating substituent is preferred as a solvent.

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