The rate of nitration of the following aromatic compounds decreases in the order (i) benzene (ii) pyridine… · ABC26OR0857
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Reagents, Reaction Mechanisms & Named Reactions · Topic: Reagents, Reaction Mechanisms & Named Reactions – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
The rate of nitration of the following aromatic compounds decreases in the order (i) benzene (ii) pyridine (iii) thiophene (iv) toluene
(a)(iv) > (i) > (iii) > (ii)
(b)(iii) $>$ (iv) $>$ (i) $>$ (ii)
(c)(iii) $>$ (ii) $>$ (i) $>$ (iv)
(d)(ii) > (i) > (iv) > (iii)
Answer
Answer: B ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Nitration rate: thiophene > toluene > benzene > pyridine (b).
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