Question

38. Some of the compounds are given
below. i. Benzene ii. Halobenzene iii.
Ortho & Para directing groups benzene
except halogens benzene iv.
Nitrobenzene Which of following is 2nd
most reactive?
A. Benzene
B. Halobenzene
C. Ortho & Para directing groups
benzene except halogens benzene
D. Nitrobenzene

Answer 1

Answer:

Benzene

Explanation:

Reactivity toward electrophile will depend on the presence of electron rich groups..so ortho para directing group , the ones with electron donating group will be the 1 st reactive ,second will be benzene with neither donating or withdrawing group, 3 rd will be halo benzene with electron withdrawing halo group and lastly nitrobenzene with more powerful electron withdrawing nitro group.