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.