Question

why electrophilic substitution reaction occurs faster in toluene than benzene​

Answer 1

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The above said positions (ortho and para) are the most reactive towards an electron-poor electrophile, thus promoting electrophillic substitution reaction. The methyl group hence makes it around 25 times more reactive than benzene hence making its nitration more easier than that of benzene.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The above said positions (ortho and para) are the most reactive towards an electron - poor electrophile, thus promoting electrophilic substitution reaction .the mythyl group hence makes it around 25 times more reactive than benzene hence making its nitration more easier than that of benzene.

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