Among the following compounds, the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is

Among the following compounds, the one that is most reactive towards e

1.	Among the following compounds, the one that is most reactive towards electrophilic nitration is
Answer» BENZOIC ACID nitrobenzene toluene benzene Solution :Toluene has electron-donating methyl group (while others have electron-withdrawing groups) and hence most reactive towards ELECTROPHILIC NITRATION.