The most reactive compound towards electrophilic nitration is
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a
toluene
b
benzene
c
benzoic acid
d
nitrobenzene
answer is A.
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Detailed Solution
−CH3 is elemron-donating group (EDG) favours delocalisation effect and thus SE, at o and p-position.−NO2,−COOH are electron withdrawing groups (EWG) and deactivate benzene nucleus for SE reaction.