Question:

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

Updated On: Aug 15, 2024
  • C < D < E < A < B
  • D < B < E < A < C
  • D < C < E < A < B
  • C < D < E < B < A
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

\(NO_2\) is strongly deactivating-Br-deactivating-CH3-activating group D<B<E<A<C
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