Why the nitration of toluene is easier than that of benzene?
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The CH3 group attached to the benzene ring increases the electron density through + H effect. The electrophile attacks to the substrate having high electron density. Electrophilic aromatic substitution reaction is a second order reaction.
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The nitration of toluene is more easier than the benzene❤️
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