NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the effect of temperature on the sulphonation of benzene?
Options
- AHigher temperature increases the reaction rate
- BHigher temperature inhibits the reaction
- CTemperature has no effect on the reaction
- DThe reaction temperature should be below freezing point
Correct answer
A. Higher temperature increases the reaction rate
Step-by-step solution
Higher temperatures generally increase the reaction rate of sulphonation.