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Explain electrophilic substitution reactions of benzoic acid. |
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Answer» Solution :Some common electrophilic substitution REACTION of BENZOIC ACID are given below (i) HALOGENATION : (ii) Nitration : (iii) Sulphonation : (iv) Benzoic acid does not undergo friedal craft's reaction. This is due to the strong DEACTIVATING nature of the carboxyl group. |
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