MGIMS WARDHA MGIMS WARDHA Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Amongst the following, the compound that can most readily get sulphonated is

    A)  benzene            

    B)  toluene

    C)  nitrobenzene                  

    D)  chlorobenzene

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    In toluene,\[(-C{{H}_{3}})\]group is present which has \[+I\]effect and increase electron density on ortho and para position. While in sulphonation \[-S{{O}_{3}}H\]acts as electrophile. Therefore, it \[(-S{{O}_{3}}H)\]attacks on ortho and para position readily.


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