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Which one of the following undergoes nitration most readily ?A. AcetophenoneB. BenzonitrileC. BenzaldehydeD. benzene

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Acetophenone, benzonitrile, benzaldehyde and benzoic acid all contain electron-withdrawing groups, therefore, in all these compounds the electron density over the phenyl ring is lower than in benzene. Thus, benzene undergoes electrophilic nitration most readily.


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