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Amines

Question
CBSEENCH12011141

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

  • Cumene

  • Xylene

  • Nitrobenzene

  • Toluene

Solution

C.

Nitrobenzene

Nitro group being electron withdrawing, deactivates 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.