Benzene and Alkyl Benzene - Result Question 21
####25. Among the following, the compound that can be most readily sulphonated is
(1982)
(a) benzene
(b) nitrobenzene
(c) toluene
(d) chlorobenzene
Objective Questions II
(One or more than one correct option)
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Solution:
- Toluene is most readily sulphonated among these because methyl group is electron donating ( $+I$ effect), activate benzene ring for electrophilic aromatic substitution.
