Q70 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Chemistry

Which of the following compounds will not undergo Friedal-Craft's reaction easily?

A
Cumene
B
Xylene
Correct answer
C
Nitrobenzene
D
Toluene

Solution

Nitro group being electron withdrawing, deactives the benzene nucleus to such an extent so that it becomes incapable to give Friedel-Crafts reaction. Nitrobenzene because of its unreactivity towards Friedel-Craft's reaction is used as a solvent for this reaction.

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

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