JEE Main 2022 Chemistry question

Arrange the following in increasing order of reactivity towards nitration A. p-xylene B. bromobenzene C. mesitylene D. nitrobenzene E. benzene

Answer: (2)

Solution

Electron-releasing groups on the benzene ring facilitate electrophilic nitration, and electron-withdrawing groups hinder

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