Q34 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2014 · Chemistry

Which of the aromatic compounds react fastest with methoxide ion?

  • A
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  • Correct answer
    B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

A nitro from para positions activate more for $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}} \mathrm{Ar}$ reaction due to electron withdrawing resonance effect than two nitro from meta positions by inductive effect.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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