Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 45
Question: Which of the following compounds will not undergo Friedal-Crafts reaction easily?
Options:
A) Cumene
B) Xylene
C) Nitrobenzene
D) Toluene
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Nitro group being electron withdrawing, datives the benzene nucleus to such an extent so that it becomes incapable to give Friedel-Crafts reaction.
Nitrobenzene because of its unreactivity towards Friedel-Crarts reaction is used as a solvent for this reaction.
