Among the following compounds the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is
(a) benzoic acid
(b) nitrobenzene
(c) toluene
(d) benzene
The correct option is: (c) toluene
Explanation:
As the +I effect increases reactivity towards electrophilic reactions increases and as -I or -M effect increases reactivity towards electrophilic reactions decreases. Thus, the order is
