Question

Which of the following aromatic compounds undergo Friedel–Crafts alkylation with methyl chloride and aluminum chloride?
a) Benzoic acid
b) Nitrobenzene
c) Toluene
d) Aniline​

Answer 1

Explanation:

toluene aromatic compounds undergo friedel craft alkylation with methyl chloride and ammonium chloride

Answer 2

Answer:

b

Explanation:

Nitro group is a Meta director so it directs methyl group toward Meta position and both methyl group and nitro groups are in meta position when compared with each other. Thereby, meta nitro toluene is formed.