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Nitration of Aromatics

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Which of the following would be most reactive towards nitration

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Benzene

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Nitro benzene

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Toluene

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Chloro benzene

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Solution

The correct option is B
Nitro benzene

The nitrogroup is very firmly linked to the benzene nucleus and does not undergo any displacement reaction. Nitro group deactivates the benzene nucleus.

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