Q51 / 120 · NEET 2011 (Mains) · Chemistry

Which of the following compounds undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction most easily?

  • Correct answer
    A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • D
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Solution

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has electron withdrawing group $-\mathrm{NO}_2$ which reduces the double bond character between carbon of benzene ring and chlorine. Thus, the correct order of nucleophilic substitution reactionsFigure

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

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