Question

Among the following, the compound that can be most readily sulphonated is
1. Benzene
2.Nitrobenzene
3.Toluene
4.Chlorobenzene
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Answer 1

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Toluene is most readily sulphonated among these because methyl group is electron donating ( +I effect) , activate the benzene ring for electrophilic aromatic substitution. So the correct option is 3. Toluene.

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Answer 2

answer, the same as above