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The correct order of reactivity towards the electrophilic substitution of the compounds aniline (I), benzene (II) and nitrobenzene (III) is

Updated On: Jul 26, 2024
  • II < III > I
  • I > II > III
  • III > II > I
  • II > III > I
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

In aniline -$NH_2$ group is attached with benzene ring. - $NH_2$ group shows $+M$-effect. So, it activates the benzene ring. Hence, rate of
electrophilic substitution is increased due to increase in the electron density at o/p-position. In case of nitrobenzene, ($- NO_2$) -M-effect group deactivates the benzene ring, so in nitrobenzene rate of electrophilic substitution is lower than benzene. Hence, order of $SE$ reaction is
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Properties of Benzene

Physical Properties:

  1. Benzene is a colorless liquid with a distinct odor. 
  2. It's highly flammable and volatile. 
  3. It is soluble in organic solvents while insoluble in water. 
  4. Its boiling point is 80.5°C.
  5. It shows resonance.

Chemical Properties:

  1. Nitration: Nitration involves the reaction when benzene is reacted with nitric acid in the presence of sulphuric acid. The temperature then remains at 55°C and it results in the formation of nitrobenzene.
  2. Sulphonation: Benzene reacts with fuming sulphuric acid and results in the formation of benzene sulfonic acid in sulphonation reactions.
  3. Halogenation: Benzene reacts with halogen in the presence of the Lewis acid resulting in the formation of aryl halide. This reaction is known as halogenation.
  4. Friedel Crafts Acylation reaction: During the reaction of the benzene with an acyl halide, in presence of Lewis acid, it results in the formation of acyl benzene. This is called Friedel craft’s acylation reaction.
  5. Friedel Crafts Alkylation reaction: During the reaction of the benzene with an alkyl halide, in presence of Lewis acid like anhydrous Aluminium Chloride, alkyl benzene is formed. This is called Friedel craft’s alkylation reaction.