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Why does benzene undergo clectrophilic substitution reactions easily and nucleophilic substitution with difficulty? |
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Answer» Due to the presence of an electron cloud containing 6π – electrons above and below the plane of the ring, benzene is a rich source of electrons, Consequently, it attracts the electrophilic reagents towards it and repels the nucleophilic reagents. As a result, benzene undergoes electrophilic substitution reactions easily and nucleophilic substitution with difficulty. |
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