Which of the following undergoes nitration most readily?

Toluene

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Styrene

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Chlorobenzene

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Phenol

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Solution

The correct option is D Phenol
More the electron donating group, more is the electrophilic substitution reaction.
$(- O H)$ group is more electron donating than other groups.
Hence the order is: (D)>(A)>(B)>(C).

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