Question

why benzoic acid does not undergo friedal craft reaction?

Answer 1

In benzene the reaction is given below..

In benzoic acid when it is reacted there will be a lonely oxygen will present .so it doesn't undergoes......

Answer 2

Hey !!

It is due to

• Deactivation of benzene ring by electrons withdrawing effect of the ----COOH  group.
• Bonding of AlCl₃ to the ----COOH group.

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